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.
Sod Turned On Works At New Transport Hub At Bray DART Station
The hub will bring together better facilities for buses and taxis, as well as walking and cycling infrastructure, all connected to the train station.
Funding Announced For Wicklow Farmers After Weather Challenges
Taoiseach Simon Harris today announced additional funding for the tillage sector of €100/ha.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow One Of 23 Counties With Less Taxi Licences Compared To Pre Covid Levels
Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
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