There are sixteen patients waiting on trolleys at Portiuncula Hospital and 32 waiting for a bed in Sligo.

Inspectors noted a number of major issues on the premises including Sanitation, personal hygiene, and food traceability.

The HSE is reporting 2,644 cases of flu in the first week of 2024.

The HSE is urging people to remain vigilant and aware of the virus as Ireland's Covid inquiry is said to be submitted to Cabinet shortly.

The hospital is appealing to the public not to visit if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.

There has been an increase in cases of flu among young children as the HSE urges parents to get their kids vaccinated.

The HSE is expanding the free, community-based service to patients in both public and private nursing homes, community facilities and in their own homes.

The project aims to provide an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis.