News - emergency department

Over 2,000 people left Mullingar ED last year without finishing treatment

There are also significant numbers in other local hospitals.

Mar 16, 2026 11:19

Over 48,000 patients went to the hospital's ED in 2025 - and 4 per cent did not wait to finish their treatment.

Mar 12, 2026 07:16

The HSE target is for patients to be admitted or discharged from an emergency department within six hours.

Mar 10, 2026 13:14

Wednesday's figures show there were 58 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.

Feb 11, 2026 13:45

It will be linked to the existing building through a new accessible reception area which will include a new paedriatric waiting area.

Jan 8, 2026 13:10

Emergency departments are expected to be busy, so consider visiting a local injury unit or pharmacy for minor injuries.

Dec 21, 2025 12:07

According to today's INMO figures, Sligo University Hospital had 40 patients waiting for a bed this morning.

Nov 26, 2025 13:42

Sligo University Hospital is the busiest in the region and second busiest in the country today, with 58 people waiting for bed.

Nov 11, 2025 12:54

Almost 7 million euro has been allocated to the project, which will include extra treatment bays.

May 28, 2025 08:49

The hospital will use artificial intelligence to generate GP discharge letters from simple voice notes recorded by clinicians.

Apr 13, 2025 11:45

There are currently 40 patients waiting for a bed at the North West Hospital according to the INMO.

Aug 29, 2024 11:24

University Hospital Limerick is once again the worst affected facility in the country today

Jul 12, 2024 11:25

Meanwhile, University Hospital Galway has 57 people waiting on trolleys today.

Jun 12, 2024 13:05

Nationally, 670 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning.

Dec 13, 2023 10:41

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