University Hospital Galway (UHG) is facing significant pressure in its emergency department with over 70 patients on trolleys. Nearly 400 patients presented to the ED over the weekend, leading to the postponement of some procedures to deal with high demand. The hospital is prioritizing urgent cases. Nationally, there were 526 patients waiting for beds in hospitals, with UHG and University Hospital Limerick having the highest number of patients on trolleys. UHG is urging patients to contact their GP or out-of-hours services before coming to the ED. The hospital is part of a new government plan to add 228 acute inpatient beds by 2031.
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UHG warns patients of ‘significant pressure’ on its ED
