St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin Sees Minimal Improvement Despite Increased Funding, Health Minister Reports

St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin has shown little improvement in patient output despite a 36% increase in staff and a 42% rise in funding over five years. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill highlighted the hospital's performance, mentioning that it only saw a 3% increase in overall activity despite significant funding boosts.

The minister identified St Vincent’s Hospital in response to a query during an Oireachtas committee meeting. She emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in hospital performance measurement, mentioning the importance of various productivity metrics.

Minister Carroll MacNeill also discussed the inefficiencies in Ireland's health system compared to other countries, emphasizing the need for hospitals to utilize funding more effectively. She highlighted the importance of weaning hospitals off external funds and improving digitalization for better patient care.

In response to questions about mental health services, Minister of State Mary Butler provided updates on compensation schemes and suicide rates. She emphasized the need for targeted campaigns to encourage men to seek mental health support.

Committee discussions also touched on sexual health strategies, with a focus on improving access to services and medications like Prep. The new National Sexual Health Strategy aims to address gaps in sexual health services and expand access to essential resources.

According to the source: The Irish Independent.