700 patients in Limerick, Nenagh, and Ennis had ops cancelled in the last six weeks

Concerns are growing that efforts to reduce overcrowding in UHL are now causing delays for patients elsewhere in the region

The wave of cancellations at the UL Hospitals Group follow the postponement of all elective procedures during the first fortnight in January. Stock picture

More than 700 patients had their operations cancelled since mid-January due to the overcrowding crisis in the UL Hospitals Group, including in Ennis and Nenagh hospitals.

Concerns are growing locally that efforts to reduce overcrowding in University Hospital Limerick (UHL) are now causing delays for patients elsewhere in the region.