Delayed discharges ‘frightening’, Labour says as pressure mounts on hospitals

Opposition raises alarm over sustained rise in delayed discharges, warning of growing pressure on emergency departments and older patients

The party said that for 23 consecutive days between March 11 and April 2, the number of delayed discharges across Irish hospitals exceeded 500 each day. Picture: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

The Labour Party has called on the Government to take action on the rising number of delayed hospital discharges in Ireland.

It said that for 23 consecutive days between March 11 and April 2, the number of delayed discharges across Irish hospitals exceeded 500 each day.