The issue of bed shortages in Irish hospitals has long been a problem, with patients facing long waits in Emergency Departments. Despite efforts to address the issue, such as the government committing to providing 3,000 new beds by 2031, there are concerns about cost overruns. The construction of the Children’s Hospital, initially budgeted at €650 million, has now ballooned to €2.24 billion. The author expresses skepticism about whether these promises will be delivered on time and on budget, and worries that the financial challenges may result in not all needed beds being provided. The overall sentiment is cautious optimism mixed with skepticism.
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New beds but beware of the BAM effect
