Regional Hospital Mullingar issue statement on lengthy delays in admissionsThe difficulties posed by winter viruses, including flu and Covid-19, continue to cause difficulty in healthcare settings as Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar is again warning about lengthy delays in admissions. Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time. “If you require urgent medical attention out of hours, you can visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-gp-out-of-hours/”The statement continued: “Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen. Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and Regional Hospital Mullingar would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Please visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/hospitals/regional-hospital-mullingar/ for further information.”The statement concluded by saying: “Staff and management in Regional Hospital Mullingar apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their support and understanding.”

Source: Irish Independent January 20, 2026 15:49 UTC