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

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.

The overcrowding at Mullingar hospital has been persistent for several weeks now

Almost 30 people were waiting at the ED in Sligo today

People who are sick and need to be admitted are presenting at emergency departments.

It is the second-highest figure in the country

Regional Hospital Mullingar remains very busy this evening

Management at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar are asking visitors to stay away unless absolutely necessary. The hospital's Emergency Department is described as