The HSE has advised people to check their healthcare options this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
It has warned patients attending emergency departments for non-urgent treatment they could face long waiting times this weekend.
Parents have also been asked to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine due to a recent spike in measles cases here.
Those seeking medical treatment this weekend have been urged to consider GP services in the first instance.
Community Healthcare West Chief Officer John Fitzmaurice has asked those seeking out of hours care to contact Westdoc on 0818 360 000.
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