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Limerick Hospital Overcrowding: Doctors, Minister Clash

Limerick Hospital Overcrowding: Doctors, Minister Clash

Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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Patients at University Hospital Limerick face severe overcrowding, with doctors calling it inhumane. Despite a site announcement for a new regional hospital, the project board hasnt been named. The minister plans to upgrade smaller hospitals first, but doctors argue for simultaneous fixes. With 60 on trolleys and 43 on temporary beds, staff are overwhelmed. Patient advocates push for an air ambulance base as a quick fix. The pressure mounts for real movement to end the corridor ordeals.

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