News - Portiuncula University Hopsital
Hospitals continue to deal with overcrowding
That's according to the INMO's latest trolley watch report.
Jan 12, 2026 13:19
Almost 60 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
422 were in emergency departments while 193 are in wards, according to the INMO.
Dec 10, 2025 13:36
Risk assessments yet to be completed following Portiuncula maternity downgrade
In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers could no longer deliver their babies at the facility and were told to go to other units.
Nov 5, 2025 07:54
Local councillor urges HSE to restore full maternity services in Ballinasloe
No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.
Aug 31, 2025 12:10
Tenth review into maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital now underway
According to the Irish times, it comes after a series of serious incidents, including seven cases of babies suffering brain injuries during or after birth since 2024.
May 16, 2025 07:56
Record hospital overcrowding hits Shannonside region in February
New figures from the INMO Trolley Watch reveal that February was the worst month on record for hospital overcrowding.
Mar 1, 2025 15:45Shannonside Newsletter
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