Taoiseach: older people presenting to hospital with more acute illness post-pandemic 

The Taoiseach has said that older people are presenting to hospitals sicker than ever due to a "Covid legacy" issue. Picture: PA

The Taoiseach has said that older people are presenting to hospitals sicker than ever due to a "Covid legacy" issue. Picture: PA

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022 - 16:20
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent

The Taoiseach has said that older people are presenting to hospitals sicker than ever due to a "Covid legacy" issue.

On Wednesday, the Irish Examiner revealed that 1,000 older people waited for more than a day for a hospital bed in January. 

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

In the Hospital Sick Male Patient Sleeps on the Bed. Heart Rate Monitor Equipment is on His Finger. 'Significant change' for better in mental health services
School closures for heat could now be more likely than snow days School closures for heat could now be more likely than snow days
Desperate Woman Homeless figures still at 'deeply alarming level' despite slight fall in numbers, charities warn
HealthWaiting TimestrolleysPerson: Micheál MartinPerson: Mary Lou McDonald
<p>Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she had asked for additional time to be given to the scoping exercise. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan</p>

Scoliosis patient group withdraws from planned inquiry into children’s care

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited