The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has said there is a "very dangerous situation" in Cork University Hospital as it recorded the highest number of patients on trolleys since its records began.
According to figures released today by the organisation, 84 people are on trolleys at the hospital - the largest figure since the union began its Trolleywatch in 2006.
INMO Industrial Relations Officer Liam Conway said: “Today’s figures in CUH are of no surprise to those working in the hospital. The discharge rates simply are not keeping up with the admission rates and that is one of the reasons why we are seeing such high numbers on trolleys in CUH.
