A Laois-Offaly TD says Ireland's capacity is half the EU average.
A midlands TD says ICU capacity in public hospitals badly needs to be expanded.
Sinn Féin's Brian Stanley says before the outbreak of covid-19, Ireland had six intensive care beds per 100,000 - half the EU average.
The Laois-Offaly deputy says the HSE needs to develop a long-term plan to cope with demand:
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