Mid-west injury clinics to open 7 days to support ED The injury unit at St. John's Hospital in Limerick city is extending its opening hours to reduce the demand on the region's acute Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick so that it can deal with the expected surge in Covid-19 patients. Regional • 27 Mar 20
Mid-west injury clinics to open 7 days to support ED The injury unit at St. John's Hospital in Limerick city is extending its opening hours to reduce the demand on the region's acute Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick so that it can deal with the expected surge in Covid-19 patients. Regional • 27 Mar 20
70% ED patients not admitted to ward within six hours A new national survey has found that 70% of patients were not admitted to a ward from emergency departments, within the HSE's target waiting time of six hours. Health • 25 Nov 19
70% ED patients not admitted to ward within six hours A new national survey has found that 70% of patients were not admitted to a ward from emergency departments, within the HSE's target waiting time of six hours. Health • 25 Nov 19
Out-of-hours mental health support a 'national issue' The lack of out-of-hours support for people experiencing severe mental distress is a national issue, according to the Director of Mental Health Reform. Health • 13 Dec 18
Out-of-hours mental health support a 'national issue' The lack of out-of-hours support for people experiencing severe mental distress is a national issue, according to the Director of Mental Health Reform. Health • 13 Dec 18
'Winter ready' clinics to be set up over busy period The Minister for Health has said the HSE's winter plan contains a number of innovative measures. Health • 26 Nov 18
'Winter ready' clinics to be set up over busy period The Minister for Health has said the HSE's winter plan contains a number of innovative measures. Health • 26 Nov 18
HSE reports rise in emergency department attendances The HSE has said that the total number of emergency department attendances has increased each year, while bed capacity has remained largely unchanged. Health • 04 Jul 18
HSE reports rise in emergency department attendances The HSE has said that the total number of emergency department attendances has increased each year, while bed capacity has remained largely unchanged. Health • 04 Jul 18
Patients face longer waiting times, IAEM warns The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine has warned that patients will face longer waiting times to see doctors due to the pay dispute involving locum or agency doctors. emergency departments • 05 Sep 17
Patients face longer waiting times, IAEM warns The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine has warned that patients will face longer waiting times to see doctors due to the pay dispute involving locum or agency doctors. emergency departments • 05 Sep 17
Four Emergency Departments hit by industrial action At least four hospital Emergency Departments have been hit by unofficial industrial action taken by locum doctors. Health • 05 Sep 17
Four Emergency Departments hit by industrial action At least four hospital Emergency Departments have been hit by unofficial industrial action taken by locum doctors. Health • 05 Sep 17
Irish hospitals rank poor for waiting lists, times Ireland is ranked poorly in terms of waiting lists and waiting times in Emergency Departments, under the latest European Health Consumer Index. News • 30 Jan 17
Irish hospitals rank poor for waiting lists, times Ireland is ranked poorly in terms of waiting lists and waiting times in Emergency Departments, under the latest European Health Consumer Index. News • 30 Jan 17
Fears emergency department crisis will worsen The Irish Hospital Consultants' Association has said it is very concerned that the crisis in emergency departments will be worse this winter than last year. News • 03 Oct 15
Fears emergency department crisis will worsen The Irish Hospital Consultants' Association has said it is very concerned that the crisis in emergency departments will be worse this winter than last year. News • 03 Oct 15
Emergency Department patients on the rise The Health Service Executive has said that patients attending Emergency Departments are now generally more unwell and more likely to require admission than in the past, partly due to an increase in the number of frail elderly patients attending. News • 12 Feb 15
Emergency Department patients on the rise The Health Service Executive has said that patients attending Emergency Departments are now generally more unwell and more likely to require admission than in the past, partly due to an increase in the number of frail elderly patients attending. News • 12 Feb 15
Nurses vote for work-to-rule at four hospitals Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation have voted to work-to-rule at Limerick University Hospital, Ennis, Nenagh and Croom on 3 February because of overcrowding. News • 13 Jan 15
Nurses vote for work-to-rule at four hospitals Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation have voted to work-to-rule at Limerick University Hospital, Ennis, Nenagh and Croom on 3 February because of overcrowding. News • 13 Jan 15
Hospital task force discusses overcrowding The Emergency Department Task Force met for the first time today to devise long-term solutions to overcrowding in hospitals. News • 22 Dec 14
Hospital task force discusses overcrowding The Emergency Department Task Force met for the first time today to devise long-term solutions to overcrowding in hospitals. News • 22 Dec 14
Trolley wait linked to 'increase in mortality' The Irish Hospital Consultants' Association has claimed that patients are dying unnecessarily because of having to wait on a trolley in emergency departments. News • 04 Oct 14
Trolley wait linked to 'increase in mortality' The Irish Hospital Consultants' Association has claimed that patients are dying unnecessarily because of having to wait on a trolley in emergency departments. News • 04 Oct 14
Number of Dublin emergency depts to be reviewed The Health Service Executive is to carry out a strategic review of the number of hospital emergency departments in Dublin. News • 31 Mar 14
Number of Dublin emergency depts to be reviewed The Health Service Executive is to carry out a strategic review of the number of hospital emergency departments in Dublin. News • 31 Mar 14
Overcrowding concerns in emergency departments Overcrowding in hospital emergency departments is "unequivocally dangerous for patients", according to 24 emergency medicine specialists. News • 21 Jan 14
Overcrowding concerns in emergency departments Overcrowding in hospital emergency departments is "unequivocally dangerous for patients", according to 24 emergency medicine specialists. News • 21 Jan 14
Call to cut number of emergency departments The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has said that having around 28 hospital emergency departments open 24 hours a day is no longer sustainable or safe. News • 14 Oct 13
Call to cut number of emergency departments The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has said that having around 28 hospital emergency departments open 24 hours a day is no longer sustainable or safe. News • 14 Oct 13
