HSE admits patients can expect 24-hour A&E waits

Dr Colm Henry said the emergency department wait times is something 'none of us want to tolerate'. Pictures: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

The HSE's chief clinical officer has admitted patients can expect to be stuck on trolleys for 24 hours in the country's hospital emergency departments this winter.

Dr Colm Henry also raised concern that the planned extension of pub opening hours could drive up emergency department attendances.