Over 90 people are waiting for a bed at local hospitals today. Sligo University Hospital is the fourth busiest in the country with 53 people on trolleys.
Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe is extremely busy today with 30 people waiting for a bed whilst there are 9 people waiting in Mullingar. Local Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says people should contact their local GP before traveling to hospital: