360 people are waiting on trolleys in emergency departments this morning.

The INMO is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the HSE's response to hospital overcrowding.

Edel is calling for urgent changes to the healthcare system following the death of her mother yesterday evening.

Deputy Harkin is urging the Minister to open private hospitals to take the overflow.

Sligo hospital has seen huge overcrowding during the last year leading to over 34 consultants in the facility to write a letter to the Taoiseach expressing their concern

The figures come just a day after a warning was issued to the public by hospital management that the Ballinasloe hospital.

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

100,195 patients so far this year have been placed on seats or trolleys nationwide.