Cork University Hospital warns of delays at 'exceptionally busy' emergency department

According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), there were 61 patients on trolleys at CUH this morning - the highest total anywhere in the country

The hospital has stressed that patient care remains 'paramount' and that the situation is being 'treated as a priority by hospital management, who have take steps to address the issue.' File Picture: Denis Minihane.

For a second consecutive day, Cork University Hospital (CUH) is warning people of delays at its emergency department (ED) following a surge in presentations.

The hospital has urged the public to contact their GP before attending the hospital’s ED.