Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital is home to Ireland’s most comprehensive consultant-led private Emergency Department. Phone 01 293 9999 to make an appointment.
Emergency Department is open Monday – Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and is closed on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Beacon Hospital Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is a consultant-led Department. Our team of experts are on hand to offer immediate access to medical assessment and treatment. Our Consultants in Emergency Medicine and their team treat an array of conditions and injuries from sprains, breaks and cardiac complaints to acute medical and surgical emergencies.
Backed by our full-service hospital with over 250 Consultants and 1300 healthcare professionals, Beacon Hospital ED is Ireland’s most comprehensive private Emergency Department.
Please note: The minimum fee for the Emergency Department is €200 and the maximum fee is capped at €695.
Emergency Department By Appointment Only
Continued strong demand for access to our Emergency Department is resulting in excessive delays for patients. In the interest of our patients and staff this service has moved to an appointment-based system from Monday, September 13th 2021. This arrangement minimises waiting times while also ensuring that we can maintain clinical excellence during this busy period. For appointments and phone triage, GPs or patients are advised to call 01 293 9999.
Emergency Department
FAQs
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What is the cost of attending the ED?
Same Day Discharge
The minimum fee for the Emergency Department is €200 for patients who are discharged that same day.
The maximum fee for the ED is capped at €695. This fee includes certain tests, treatments or items required such as X-rays, CT Scans, MRls, blood tests, crutches, walking boots or braces, or splints.
Please note that additional charges may apply for less common tests or consultations with other specialists such as Consultants or Physiotherapists. Your ED admin team will be able to advise you of any costs prior to examination or treatment.
If a Covid test is required, this is included in the capped fee. If you are admitted to inpatient care, the cost of the Covid test is billable to your health insurance provider.
Admission to the Hospital
Patients who are admitted to the hospital will incur a €250 Emergency Department admission fee.
Please note patients are also liable for any excess or shortfall on their own health insurance plan.
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My GP referred me to the ED, do I still have to pay the fee?
Yes. As the hospital is independent of your GP Practice, the ED fees will apply whether your GP refers you or you are a self-referral.
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I don’t have Private Heath Insurance, can I still come to the ED?
Yes. Many patients chose to self-pay to get access to medical care and tests quickly. If you attend the ED the following fees apply:
Same Day Discharge
The minimum fee for the Emergency Department is €200 for patients who are discharged that same day.
The maximum fee for the ED is capped at €695. This fee includes certain tests, treatments or items required such as X-rays, CT Scans, MRls, blood tests, crutches, walking boots or braces, or splints.
Please note that additional charges may apply for less common tests or consultations with other specialists such as Consultants or Physiotherapists. Your ED admin team will be able to advise you of any costs prior to examination or treatment.
If a Covid test is required, this is included in the capped fee. If you are admitted to inpatient care, the cost of the Covid test is billable to your health insurance provider.
You will be asked to pay upfront fees on arrival at the ED. If you are admitted to the hospital, you will be charged the first two nights in advance of your admission. If you are discharged after only one night, you will be refunded the second night’s fee.
Please note that if you are admitted, additional charges may apply where tests or referrals to other Consultants are necessary. Please talk to admin team who will be best placed to advise you of possible charges.
Admission to the Hospital
If you are admitted to the hospital as a self-pay patient, you will be charged the first two nights plus the ED cap fee of €695 in advance of your admission.
Please note that if you are admitted, additional charges may apply where tests or referrals to other Consultants are necessary. Please talk to our admin team who will be best placed to advise you of possible charges.
For more information on self-pay patients please click here.
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Can I bring my child to the ED?
No. Beacon Hospital is unable to accept children under the age of 16 years to the Emergency Department. If your child requires medical attention, please take them to your GP or your nearest paediatric hospital’s Emergency Department. If your child requires urgent attention, please dial emergency services.
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I am pregnant and require medical attention. Can I attend your ED?
No. Beacon Hospital’s Emergency Department is not equipped to treat expectant mothers. If you require medical attention, please report to the Emergency Department in your nearest Maternity Hospital. If you require urgent attention, please dial emergency services.
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I think I am having a stroke. Can I come to the ED?
No. Patients who are suffering from a stroke are advised to call an emergency ambulance immediately. Symptoms of stroke are FAST.
This means:
- F – Face- Facial weakness. Can the patient smile? Is their mouth or eye drooping?
- A – Arms – Arm Weakness. Can the patient raise both arms?
- S – Speech Problems. Can the patient speak properly and understand what you say?
- T – Time. Time to Call 112 or 999 if any of the above symptoms are apparent.
Click for more information on the Irish Heart Foundation’s FAST stroke campaign.
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Does Beacon Hospital treat psychiatric emergencies?
No, Beacon Hospital is not in a position to treat psychiatric emergencies. Click for further information on where to look for help in the case of a psychiatric emergency.
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If I call an emergency services ambulance, can I request to be brought to Beacon Hospital’s ED?
No, the national ambulance service will bring you to your nearest on-duty public Accident & Emergency Department. An emergency services ambulance will never bring you to a private Emergency Department regardless of private health insurance.
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If I need to be admitted, will there always be a bed for me?
While we always do our best to accommodate all patients requiring admission, we cannot guarantee that beds will always be available. This is due to the nature of healthcare. All decisions around beds will be made based on clinical need.
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Will I get all tests and see all specialists on the day I attend the ED?
While we will do our best to ensure that all required tests are carried out on the day of presentation, some tests may be carried out in the outpatient setting in the days following your initial visit.
Patients attending the ED will be treated for their symptoms on the day but may also be required to attend further appointments for testing or with a specialist on a later date , where required to provide further diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Opening Hours:
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Monday to Friday10am to 7pmSaturdays10am to 6pmSundays & Bank HolidaysClosed

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