429 patients in Ireland await hospital beds; University Hospital Limerick has 80 on trolleys.

As of the latest report from the Irish Midwives and Nurses Organisation, 429 patients are waiting for hospital beds in Ireland, with 322 in emergency departments and 107 in wards. University Hospital Limerick has the highest number of patients on trolleys at 80, followed by Cork University Hospital with 61 and University Hospital Galway with 32. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in the Irish healthcare system, particularly overcrowding and extended wait times.

September 20, 2024
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