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UHG is most over-crowded hospital for majority of week

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UHG is most over-crowded hospital for majority of week

From Galway Bay FM newsroom- UHG has been the most over-crowded hospital in the country for the majority of this week, with 54 patients on trolleys this morning.

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Yesterday was the only day this week that UHG was NOT the most over-crowded hospital.

On Thursday, University Hospital Limerick had 69 patients waiting on trolleys, while UHG had 61.

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Nationwide, figures show there were 368 patients waiting for a bed in hospitals this morning.

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It comes as 50 emergency hospital consultant posts are to be fast tracked, to relieve extreme pressure on emergency departments.

Consultant, Dr Chris Luke, says they will bring with them a whole host of skills:

UHG is most over-crowded hospital for majority of week

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