Irish hospital overcrowding hits 2026 high with 824 awaiting beds

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reports 824 patients awaiting admission, the highest recorded this year, indicating sustained pressure on the public health system. The figure reflects ongoing systemic strain rather than a discrete event, with implications for patient safety and political pressure on health policy.

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