Cork University Hospital most overcrowded in the country today

63 people are on trolleys at the CUH this afternoon.

At the Mercy 16 people are waiting for a bed  and a further 9 at Bantry General Hospital.

In total almost 700 people are waiting on trolleys at hospitals across the country today.

The INMO General Secretary Phil Ni’Sheaghda says it will take some time to alleviate the pressure following the recent weather conditions.
 

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