423 patients in Ireland lack hospital beds, with 305 in emergency departments and 118 in other wards.

The Irish Midwives and Nurses Organisation (INMO) reports that 423 patients in Ireland are currently without hospital beds, with 305 in emergency departments and 118 in other wards. University Hospital Limerick has the highest number at 71 patients, followed by Cork University Hospital with 43, and Tallaght University Hospital with 42. The situation highlights ongoing challenges within the Irish healthcare system regarding patient capacity.

September 02, 2024
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