35 people waiting on a bed at Sligo Hospital ED

The Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital remains busy this afternoon.

35 people are on trolleys or waiting for beds in the hospital according to the IMNO.

Yesterday saw 36 people waiting at in the Emergency Department at the Sligo Hospital.

Hospital management are urging the public only to come for treatment in the case of emergency, and to seek treatment with their GP in the first instance if possible.