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Trolley Wait Times Surge 63% in Irish Hospitals

Published 5 days, 18 hours ago
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Trolley patients in Irish hospitals surged 63% during the recent Saint Patricks bank holiday weekend, with emergency attendances rising 9% in the first two months of the year. Several hospitals hit red status, with factors like shorter injury unit hours, norovirus cases, and delayed patient transfers contributing to the increase. The health minister emphasizes the need to stick to emergency care plans and improve community services to ease pressure.

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