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flag A new 96-bed unit opens at University Hospital Limerick amid record patient waits and national hospital strain.

flag A new 96-bed block is set to open at University Hospital Limerick, aiming to ease severe overcrowding as 147 patients waited for beds on September 29, 2025—marking a record high for the month. flag The hospital, serving over 400,000 people, saw a 11% rise in emergency department visits, with daily attendances averaging 262. flag Nationally, 490 patients were on trolleys or waiting for beds, with significant strain reported at hospitals in Sligo, Dublin, and Cork. flag The HSE cited increased demand, staff shortages, and the loss of 50 sub-acute beds due to a re-registration process, while expanding urgent care and adding temporary wards. flag Calls grow for a second 24-hour emergency department and additional capacity.

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