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Irish hospitals exceed 100% bed capacity in H1 2026, overcrowding risk highest in several facilities
Irish IndependentLO·IE·2 days ago
Naas General Hospital in County Kildare is experiencing a surge in patient admissions, straining capacity. The hospital has declared a 'very busy period' as high numbers require inpatient care. This reflects broader pressures on Ireland's public health system, though specific causes (seasonal illness, staffing) remain unspecified.