Varadkar: All resources will be deployed to tackle hospital overcrowding

The Taoiseach and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly are to meet with senior HSE officials later today to discuss the surge in winter virus infections which has put significant pressure on hospitals.

Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly are to meet with senior Health Service Executive officials later today to discuss the surge in winter virus infections

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said all resources will be deployed to tackle the hospital overcrowding and trolley crisis over the Christmas period.

It comes as Mr Varadkar and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly are to meet with senior Health Service Executive officials later today to discuss the surge in winter virus infections which has put significant pressure on hospitals.