There are currently 40 patients waiting for a bed at the North West Hospital according to the INMO.

Gardaí investigations are ongoing.

Sligo University Hospital, meanwhile, has a total of 16,000 people on waiting lists.

The man in his 40s, was hiking with a friend, when he slipped while climbing a gully above the Ben Bulben Forest Walk.

Visiting to the affected wards is limited to compassionate grounds only, with arrangements needed in advance with the ward nurse manager.

Some of the weapons used include a walking stick, a remote control, bottles of urine and a zimmer frame.

Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe currently has 21 people waiting for a bed.

Nationally, University Hospital Limerick has the highest amount of people on trolleys today with 115.