Hospital overcrowding 'now a year-round problem'

Latest: The Irish Medical Organisation says overcrowding is now a year-round problem and that acute beds are urgently needed to free up Emergency Departments.

Update 3.30pm: The Irish Medical Organisation says overcrowding is now a year-round problem and that acute beds are urgently needed to free up Emergency Departments.

A total of 299 people are waiting to be admitted to a proper bed in Irish hospitals today.