The Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore is still advising non urgent cases to consider other options.
A Midlands hospital is opening additional beds to cope with extra demand.
Management at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to consider other health service options including their local Pharmacist, GP, GP out of hours service, or a local injury unit.
The HSE is warning patients who are presenting at its emergency department with non-urgent conditions will experience very long waiting times.
Staff at the hospital are apologising for any inconvenience caused and is thanking the public for their understanding.
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