647. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the healthcare facilities in which the 20 community healthcare beds, announced on 4 April 2024, to be provided next winter, will be located and the impact the new beds will have on care provided in the said facilities last winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16082/24]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.