Galway University Hospital has the second highest figure nationally at 48, with the third worst affected hospital being Sligo with 40 people currently waiting for admission.

Gardai are asking that footage of this collision is not shared across social media or messaging apps.

The incorporation is effective from November 1st..

Deputy Marian Harkin told the story of a Leitrim teenager who was unable to source treatment locally following a serious hand injury.

His trial, which is expected to take up to three weeks, is due to get underway on the thirteenth of November.

A total of 822 patients were left without a bed at the facility.

It's understood all available beds are in use.

Deputy MacSharry says the government must act and put a stop to the plans.