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Over 500 patients wait for hospital beds in Ireland, straining emergency departments and wards nationwide.
As of February 19, 2026, 521 patients nationwide are waiting for hospital beds in Ireland, with 329 in emergency departments and 192 in wards.
University Hospital Limerick is the hardest hit, with 119 patients on trolleys—48 in emergency and 71 in overflow areas.
Other hospitals, including University Hospital Galway, St Vincent's University Hospital, and Cork University Hospital, also report significant bed shortages.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation attributes the strain to ongoing challenges in patient flow and bed availability across the healthcare system.
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Más de 500 pacientes esperan camas hospitalarias en Irlanda, lo que agota los servicios de urgencias y las salas de emergencias en todo el país.