Irish ED overcrowding persists; officials reject funding-only fix amid hiring curbs

Irish health officials face criticism over emergency department overcrowding, with patients reportedly left on trolleys in 'tortured' conditions. Officials reject increased ED funding as a sole solution, citing broader systemic issues and hiring restrictions. The development highlights ongoing strain on Ireland's public health system, with no immediate policy shift indicated.

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