There are 509 people on trolleys across the country this morning.
This is an increase of 26% on the same day last year when there were 404 patients on trolleys.
Cork University Hospital has the highest number of waiting patients with 44, followed closely by Tallaght Hospital with 44.
Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore has 35 people on trolleys.
More From The Irish Examiner
Man at centre of one of Ireland's largest ever puppy farm rescues jailed for three years
Rita Ring, wife of Cork GAA legend Christy, passes away
New An Post sign for office... a week before it closes
Rise of the machines threatens 40% of jobs in Ireland
Ask Audrey: 'I'm pretending to be from Monkstown, but I'm really just a wan from Turners Cross'
Meath mother appeals for specialised wetsuit to help daughter with acquired brain injury 
Man arrested after gardaí find pint beside driver's seat 
Suspected burglars ‘were having affairs’
More than 20 new businesses have opened in Cork in the last 12 months
'I’ve run out of time': Terminally ill midwife who battled the HSE says her fight is over
'Shocked, angered and dismayed': Dublin Mayor on amalgamation of Clondalkin Jigsaw
Cervical Check: Fianna Fáil say delayed Scally report is 'disappointing'
League Cup joy again for Manchester City
St Brendan's and Chorcha Dhuibhne must do it again after Corn Uí Mhuirí final ends level
Explosions and delays mark Nigeria’s presidential election
Hundreds gather for Tommy Robinson's BBC protest
Deliveroo riders being attacked while working
Sterling traders watch for a sign of Brexit breakthrough
Weekend Break: Personal shopper package helps you stay in fashion
Crazy nights and lazy days in La-La Land
Peta faces backlash after criticising Steve Irwin on his birthday
Film fans unimpressed at rumoured Bond title ‘Shatterhand’
Northern Ireland Police left baffled after caller complains about drug dealing ‘scam’
First Dates Ireland breaks its duck as couple say ... we will 
Let the celebrations be-GIN: Kerry gin named the best in the world
Owner had to prove that 'Dublin Airport parrot' spoke Slovak to be reunited
