Majority of Christmas A&E cases alcohol-fuelled
The Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has said A&E staff are facing into their worst time of the year.
The nurses union said up to 70% of all A&E cases over the Christmas period are alcohol related.
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The nurses union said up to 70% of all A&E cases over the Christmas period are alcohol related.
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