McGrath promises measures to address 'unacceptable' overcrowding at UHL 

Finance Minister told Dáil additional measures will be put in place to address the issue

                On Wednesday, UHL recorded 150 people on trolley across both the emergency department and the hospital’s general wards. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

On Wednesday, UHL recorded 150 people on trolley across both the emergency department and the hospital’s general wards. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Record overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick is “not acceptable to the Government” and measures will be put in place to address the issue, Finance Minister Michael McGrath has told the Dáil.

On Wednesday, UHL recorded 150 people on trolleys across both the emergency department and the hospital’s general wards.

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