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Tuesday, 2 January 2024 09:28

Of that figure, over 3,000 were in the midlands.

122,879 people were without hospital beds in 2023, according to new figures from Irish Nurses' and Midwives' Organisation.

The figures also reveal that 3,494 children were admitted to hospital during last year without a bed.

Over 3,300 patients were on trolleys in the midlands hospitals in 2023, a decrease of over 2,500 on the year prior.

The INMO says staffing and resources are just not adequate to meet the growing demand for hospital services.

General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha, says the recruitment freeze on medical personnel is only making a bad situation worse.

Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands

The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings

120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal

The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan

The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence

The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach

11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation

It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.

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