It's one of a number of targets in the Department of Health's Action Plan for Slaintecare, which has been published by the Minister Wicklow TD Simon Harris.
The extra beds would be divided across the Mater Hospital, Cork University Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda and South Tipperary General.
The Department is also targeting a further increase of 202 beds to be fully operational as part of the next Winter Plan.
*UPDATE* Wicklow Orange Rain Warning Change As Flood Risk Remains High
Dublin joins Wicklow and Waterford under Status Orange rainfall warnings for Thursday
Wicklow Flood Relief: Support Available for Businesses and Community Groups
Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme offers up to €100,000 to help restore premises damaged by recent floods.
UPDATE: Ban On Scrambler Bikes In Public Spaces Agreed By Cabinet
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD Simon Harris called for an outright ban on scramblers from public roads and public spaces
Wicklow Emerges As Leading County In EV Adoption in Evolving Irish Car Market
Wicklow Sees Strong Growth Across Passenger Cars and Electric Vehicles in 2026 outpacing neighbouring commuter belt counties for green transition vehicles
Intercounty Football ‘Not A Level Playing Field’, Says Oisin McConville After Wicklow Controversy
All-Ireland winner questions commitment to lower division teams as disputed late decision costs Wicklow
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
Heavy Rain
High: 8°C | Low: 6°C
Heavy Rain
High: 8°C | Low: 6°C
Heavy Rain
High: 8°C | Low: 6°C
Heavy Rain
High: 7°C | Low: 5°C
Heavy Rain
High: 8°C | Low: 6°C