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Wednesday, 18 January 2023 14:53

Nearly 600 patients are on trolleys in hospitals nationwide today.

The Minister for Health believes pressure on the hospital system will ease once we're out of the worst of the winter flu season.

Stephen Donnelly says early indications are we're now past the peak.

There are 595 people on trolleys in Irish hospitals today, due to the overcrowding crisis.

11 of those are in the midlands, all of whom are in Mullingar Regional Hospital

Minister Donnelly says people need to take into account hospitals are still dealing with the fallout from Covid when analysing the current situation.

Ryanair Boss Warns Airfares Could Rise 20% Next Summer

Michael O’Leary says airlines will take on most of the costs.
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Aoife Murphy from Portarlington was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2025.
Westmeath Parish To Host Community Mental Health Discussion

The event is taking place tomorrow.
Climate Concerns Drop Among People In The Midlands

A new CSO survey shows 42% of people had listed climate as a main concern in 2023 in comparison to just 26% now.
EU Leaders Gather In Westmeath To Shape Future Of European Communities

The meeting will end with the adoption of the Mullingar Declaration.
Public Consultation Opens For N4 Road Upgrade

The N4 Mullingar to Roosky upgrade is now at Stage Three.
Latest Motion Put Forward In Dail To Tackle Rising Fuel Costs

The Independent Ireland party and Independent TD's are putting it forward.
EU Regional Leaders Focus On Keeping Young People In Their Home Communities

EU Leaders are meeting in Mullingar this week.

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