University Hospital Limerick To Remain Under Pressure Into Next Week As 127 On Trolleys This Morning

University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department is expected to remain under intense pressure into next week amid a spike in presentations. HSE Mid West is once again urging the public to consider all options before attending the facility, following a 27% year-on-year increase in presentations between January 2nd and 11th. A total of 127 patients were waiting for a bed at the hospital this morning, which was up from 125 yesterday. Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Director in Urgent and Emergency Care at HSE Mid West, Dr Damien Ryan, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons continued high numbers are expected to come through the doors in the coming days.