Hospital overcrowding ‘out of control’ – INMO

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says hospital overcrowding is “out of control” and the system is now “completely overwhelmed.”

651 people are waiting for beds in hospitals across the country today, including 27 children.

495 patients are in emergency departments, while 156 are in wards.

34 people are without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today.