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flag Over 500 patients wait for hospital beds in Ireland, straining emergency departments and wards nationwide.

flag As of February 19, 2026, 521 patients nationwide are waiting for hospital beds in Ireland, with 329 in emergency departments and 192 in wards. flag University Hospital Limerick is the hardest hit, with 119 patients on trolleys—48 in emergency and 71 in overflow areas. flag Other hospitals, including University Hospital Galway, St Vincent's University Hospital, and Cork University Hospital, also report significant bed shortages. flag 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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