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Over 40 patients waiting for bed at local hospitals this morning
34 patients were waiting at Sligo University Hospital.
May 15, 2026 11:50
Changes to pharmacy blister packs delayed until next year
It follows an agreement between the HSE and Irish Pharmacy Union announced yesterday evening.
Dec 13, 2025 08:41
Over 400 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just under 4,800 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of October.
Nov 16, 2025 09:27
Over 48,000 patients in Shannonside region are GP Visit Card holders
The visit card's eligibility is based on income thresholds and family circumstances.
Sep 10, 2025 17:06
Consultants raise concerns over orthapaedic patients at Sligo hospital
They're worried about its infrastructure and lack of space, according to the HSE.
May 28, 2025 13:18
Over 12 thousand patients across region left waiting on trolleys in 2024
The data provides a breakdown of the total amount of patients waiting on trolleys and in wards in hospitals across the country.
Jan 3, 2025 08:47
Tánaiste says HSE 'flat out' in efforts to tackle overcrowding
INMO says 710 people were left waiting for beds in hospitals today.
Feb 7, 2024 18:29
Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49
Unnecessary deaths more likely due to long trolley wait times in hospitals
5,210 patients have been without a bed in Irish hospitals since the beginning of September.
Sep 17, 2023 09:30
Sligo ED management urge patients only to attend in emergency situations
The INMO is reporting 42 people on trolleys at the hospital today.
Jun 9, 2023 13:42
Nurses are demanding urgent action on hospital overcrowding
A shortage of beds and staff will be the focus of the union's annual conference.
May 3, 2023 07:43
Mullingar hospital ED patients praise work of staff
An unannounced inspection by HIQA personnel was carried out at the hospital on two days last December
Apr 26, 2023 07:29
Over 13 thousand patients left local A&E's without being seen last year
Nationally, 115,165 patients did not wait to be seen in emergency departments last year.
Mar 2, 2023 13:11
Hopes for new hospital to serve Midlands in the near future
The facility could be built outside Tullamore in Offaly ,close to the existing hospital.
Feb 22, 2023 08:49Shannonside Newsletter
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