Tallaght University Hospital has asked people to avoid its A&E due to overcrowding.
The hospital said its emergency department is currently at "full capacity" as all available beds are in use. Those who don't need urgent care are facing long wait times due to the sheer volume of patients.
In a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for Tallaght Hospital said there is a shortage of beds, and with the high rates of admission at the moment, the hospital is under pressure. The hospital said it has "activated its Full Capacity Protocol" and is asking people to consider alternative care options including GP services, minor injuries units, and pharmacies before attending the A&E.
