Thursday 5 February 2026 No let up on overcrowding in hospitals Over 700 people are on trolleys today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 2,108 patients have been on trolleys since Tuesday morning.
Friday 30 January 2026 13,077 patients treated without a hospital bed in January The INMO is stating that over 13,000 patients were treated without a bed in hospitals in January, according to their most recent report.
Monday 26 January 2026 Overcrowding and unsafe staffing compromising patient care The INMO has said that there still continues to be unacceptable numbers of patients on trolleys, chairs and in other inappropriate bed spaces today.
Monday 19 January 2026 Nurses in Naas General Hospital to begin industrial action on Feb 9th The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has served notice of industrial action on HSE management at Naas General Hospital.
Tuesday 13 January 2026 803 patients being treated on a trolley, chair or in another inappropriate space today 803 patients have been admitted to hospital without a bed today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Monday 12 January 2026 759 patients without a bed in Irish hospitals today 759 patients have been admitted to hospital without a bed today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.