Sligo University Hospital among most overcrowded in June

Sligo University Hospital was among the most overcrowded facilities in Ireland in June.

In a statement, the INMO says the current HSE recruitment embargo is making it impossible to fill community posts and therefore, having a direct impact on the ability to provide care outside of the hospital system

Figures released today by the INMO show that a total of 617 people waited for a bed at Sligo over the course of the month.

It makes it the fourth most overcrowded hospital in Ireland for June but it also reflects a decrease compared to the 617 people who waiting in June 2023.

In Letterkenny, 476 people waited for a bed in June of this year, reflecting an increase of last year’s figure of 396.