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Trolley watch: 660 patients waiting for beds in hospitals

Trolley watch: 660 patients waiting for beds in hospitals

Of these, 390 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 270 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.

HSE: 96-bed block at overcrowded UHL to be fully operational Wednesday

HSE: 96-bed block at overcrowded UHL to be fully operational Wednesday

Most of the beds were open on Tuesday, however it was expected that all 96 beds would be available on Wednesday, the HSE said

Deterioration of Mid-West healthcare situation 'beyond comprehension', TD says

Deterioration of Mid-West healthcare situation 'beyond comprehension', TD says

This comes after Hiqa released a report suggesting three solutions to the issue of overcrowding in University Hospital Limerick

96 additional beds to become available at University Hospital Limerick in coming days

96 additional beds to become available at University Hospital Limerick in coming days

Hospital overcrowding: 417 patients waiting for beds

Hospital overcrowding: 417 patients waiting for beds

Number of per capita hospital beds in Ireland is 5th lowest in EU

Number of per capita hospital beds in Ireland is 5th lowest in EU

Government announces new beds ‘equivalent to six large hospitals’

Government announces new beds ‘equivalent to six large hospitals’

Consultants criticise lack of commitment to open more hospital beds in HSE plan

Consultants criticise lack of commitment to open more hospital beds in HSE plan

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has previously announced plans to open 147 additional acute beds in 2024.

Hospital bed shortage to surpass 3,000 by end of decade – ESRI

Hospital bed shortage to surpass 3,000 by end of decade – ESRI

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

The ESRI said 300 additional hospital beds are needed each year to keep up with population growth