Ireland's two children's intensive care units 'under strain' from severe overcrowding, audit finds

Report recommends urgent expansion of emergency transport for sick children to a 24/7 service due to the high number of crisis transfers from other hospitals.

The two children’s intensive care units in Ireland are “under strain” from severe overcrowding and staffing challenges, the National Office of Clinical Audit has found.

It has recommended urgent expansion of emergency transport for sick children to a 24/7 service due to the high number of crisis transfers from other hospitals.