Consultants in Mullingar have also written to the Health Minister with their fears.
A man was left waiting in the back of an ambulance for 12 hours at the Emergency Department in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar due to over-crowding issues.
That's according to one of the people protesting outside the Westmeath facility today over the closure of Navan Hospital A and E.
They are raising concerns about the knock on impact the closue of the Meath Emergency Department will have on neighbouring hospitals.
Consultants in Mullingar have also written to the Health Minister with their fears.
Jean is one of the people who is protesting outside Mullingar today:
Read more: Midlands Hospital Says Emergency Department Is Extremely Busy Today
Gardaí Release Men Held Over Offaly Fire Bombing
Man Dies In Laois Collision
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Mary O'Rourke At Bridge Dedication
Midlands Walking Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Weekend
OPW Minister Wants "Grown Ups" To Resolve Children's Science Museum Fallout
Offaly TD Criticises VAT Disparity For Beauty And Nail Salons
Laois Council Launches Clinics For Vacant Home Grants
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
€7m Shannon Callows Flood Plans Facing Key Hurdles
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026