Ireland: 100+ patients wait 24h for beds; ESRI warns of GP shortage crisis

A new ESRI report warns Ireland's ageing population will require 1,200 additional GPs to meet demand, while over 100 patients waited over 24 hours for hospital beds. The report highlights systemic under-capacity in primary and acute care, signaling a looming public-health crisis. Uncertainty remains over government funding and workforce planning to address the shortfall.