The Emergency Department (ED) at Tipperary University Hospital is currently experiencing overcrowding.
The hospital is asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency, advising that, where possible to use alternative treatment options.
The Emergency Department has been coming under continuing pressure with high numbers presenting with a variety of complex needs.
Staff and management are working to prioritise the discharge of patients as soon as possible where appropriate.
The management at Tipp UH apologies for any inconvenience caused.According to the INMO Trolley watch figures, 94 patients are awaiting a bed at University Hospital Limerick, while 18 patients are on trolleys at TUH.
