510 patients in Irish hospitals wait for beds, with highest at University Hospital Limerick (86 on trolleys).

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reports that 510 patients are waiting for beds in Irish hospitals, with 364 in emergency departments and 146 in wards. University Hospital Limerick has the highest number of patients on trolleys at 86, followed by Cork University Hospital with 69 and University Hospital Galway with 51. The ongoing issue highlights significant pressure on the healthcare system.

September 23, 2024
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