People with non-emergency medical issues are encouraged to explore other care options
Management at Portlaoise Hospital is warning of "very long" wait times at its emergency department today.
Patients with non-emergency conditions are being asked to consider alternative options such as their GP, a pharmacy, or out of hours service, instead of attending the Midlands Regional Hospital.
The HSE is apologising for any inconvenience caused.
Humphreys Vows To Hold Fine Gael Members To Account As President
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Ploughing Day Three: Taoiseach Responds To Laois Nursing Home Controversy
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IFA President Calls On Farmers To Accept Shannon Pipeline Deal
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Teenage Boys Dedicating More Hours To Gaming Than School
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Midlands Church-Goer Caught With Viagra, Sedative Pills, And Money
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We're Losing Teachers Due To Workload Schedule - TUI
Three out of four schools were unable to attract any applicants for advertised teaching roles last year.
