Sense of futility to accompany minister's visit to beleaguered UHL

Disturbing revelations around overcrowding and its tragic consequences has prompted another visit by a senior politician to University Hospital Limerick

While families and advocates welcome the heightened attention, a certain weariness can be detected as this is far from the first visit by senior politicians to University Hospital Limerick.

This week a Health Minister will again visit University Hospital Limerick (UHL) following disturbing revelations around overcrowding and its tragic consequences.

While families and advocates welcome the heightened attention, a certain weariness can be detected as this is far from the first visit by senior politicians to the beleaguered hospital.