HSE chief says he will be 'shocked' if trolley numbers exceed 900 again this winter

Bernard Gloster said he will focus on ensuring the experience in emergency departments is the best it can be.

The head of the HSE said he will be "shocked" if daily trolley figures exceed 900 this winter, as happened on one day last January, as reforms in health services take effect.

Bernard Gloster told the Irish Examiner that while there is still some uncertainty around potential flu and RSV numbers, if trolley figures were to reach that level again, "serious reflection" would be needed.