Limerick hospital forced to transfer patients in overcrowding crisis

University Hospital Limerick has said it is transferring patients to hospitals in Clare and Tipperary because of a spike in patients attending the Emergency Department.

Limerick hospital forced to transfer patients in overcrowding crisis
Tue, 17 Feb, 2015 - 12:59

By David Raleigh

University Hospital Limerick has said it is transferring patients to hospitals in Clare and Tipperary because of a spike in patients attending the Emergency Department.

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