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Trolley Crisis Hits Irish Hospitals | Cork News
Cork University Hospital ranked third most overcrowded last month, with 708 patients waiting on trolleys—highlighting a national healthcare crisis. Over 9,600 admitted patients spent time on trolleys in June alone, with University Hospital Limerick hardest hit at nearly 1,800. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation warns this isn’t a seasonal issue anymore; year-round overcrowding, worsened by heatwaves, is straining staff and patients alike. With July numbers still grim, the INMO is sounding the alarm: urgent action is needed before this year sets a record—and summer may soon demand…
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