Serious overcrowding at University Hospital Galway today

Galway Bay fm newsroom - There's serious overcrowding at University Hospital Galway again today.

56 people are waiting on trolleys in the Emergency Department or in wards - one of the highest figures in recent months.

This is the third highest figure at hospitals nationwide today.

There are 76 patients without beds at University Hospital Limerick - the worst affected facility, according to the INMO.

That's followed by 61 at Cork University Hospital.

546 patients are waiting on trolleys nationwide.

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