Tallaght University Hospital is asking the public to ‘consider alternatives’ before attending the Emergency Department as they cope with extremely high numbers of attendees.
The south Dublin hospital has activated its Full Capacity Protocol in response to an influx of patients over recent days, and is warning of long wait times for new ED admissions.
In a statement released on Thursday, a spokesperson said there is a shortage of beds, and with the high rates of admission at the moment, the hospital is under pressure.
