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Trolley Crisis Hits Irish Hospitals | Cork News
Hospital trolley crises hit record levels last June, with University Hospital Limerick overwhelmed by nearly 1,800 patients waiting for beds — a stark warning that Ireland’s healthcare system is buckling under pressure. Even as new beds open, advocates demand a new hospital in Limerick, while Cork and Ennis hospitals also saw historic surges. Nurses and midwives are exhausted, facing daily overcrowding and heatwave risks, with a 10% year-on-year spike in trolley patients. The HSE’s different counting methods don’t ease concerns — temporary beds are failing to deliver safe care, leading to…
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