Nurses were due to hold a protest yesterday but it was postponed.

Health experts are also warning that the health service is being hit by a "perfect storm" due to the high rates of Covid-19.

Hospital officials are warning that non-serious patients will face significant waiting times.

The Hospital has been dealing with significantly high trolley numbers as well as a series of Covid outbreaks on site

According to the Health Minister, people who have been avoiding hospitals due to the pandemic are beginning to attend health care facilities in large numbers.

Hospitals in Sligo and Ballinasloe are reporting very busy EDs this afternoon

HSE computer systems remain compromised and are not in use as tech experts work to resolve the situation.

Local hospitals are reporting a busy 24 hours with many non-covid related cases presenting at Emergency Departments across the region.