645. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient mental health beds dedicated to older people in the year 2020 and 2024; the number of these beds that are operational; the number of additional beds that are required, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36029/24]

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