People Asked To Be Considerate Of Emergency Departments During Bank Holiday

Alternative options are available for anyone with non-urgent needs.

The public are being asked to consider "all other options" before visiting an emergency department this bank holiday weekend.

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, and Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation say that bank that Easter weekend is always a busier time for hospital settings.

Other options available for non-urgent care include the pharmacy, GP Out Of Hours services, and local Injury Units.

Those who require urgent care will be prioritised.  

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