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Is the overcrowding crisis back in Irish hospitals?

Hospital overcrowding remains high across the country with latest INMO figures showing 507 people...

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07.46 9 Mar 2022


Is the overcrowding crisis back in Irish hospitals?


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07.46 9 Mar 2022


Hospital overcrowding remains high across the country with latest INMO figures showing 507 people waiting on trolleys with University Hospital Limerick worst affected at 81 people.  The issue will today be discussed before the Oireachtas Health Committee.  

Phil Ni Sheaghdha, The General Secretary of the INMO is one of those speaking today and Phil spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

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