Portiuncula Hospital "extremely busy today"Portiuncula University hospital has postponed all elective procedures today (Monday) as the emergency department at the facility remains under "significant pressure." According to a statement issued by the Saolta Hospital Group, there are currently "a very high number of patients on trolleys" in the emergency department at the hospital with high attendances and long waiting times. The hospital has reiterated the request they made over the weekend for people to only attend the emergency department in Portiuncula "if it is an emergency situation." According to the trolley watch figures published by the INMO today (Monday), Portiuncula hospital had a total of 19 people waiting on trolleys in the emergency department. The pressure has resulted in the postponement of all elective procedures at Portiuncula hospital today, and all patients have been contacted directly.

Source: Irish Independent November 15, 2022 00:34 UTC