The calls come as the number of people in hospitals with COVID has increased in the last week.

Nationally, 593 people are waiting at hospitals across the country.

A number of local hospitals are reporting busy Emergency Departments today.

Concerns have been raised that the vacancies, taken with those nationally, are making it difficult to tackle long patient waiting lists.

Cases have risen by over a hundred when compared to this time last month.

According to a recently retired senior consultant at Sligo Hospital, major decisions are needed for the system to adapt.

The figures for all local hospitals represent a huge increase in those with the virus.

The retention of childrens organs by hospitals around the country has caused huge distress to parents and families over the years