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# overcrowding - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
Dr Anthony O'Connor: History matters, but the record numbers on trolleys should trump commemoration debates
Why are we fighting the battles of the past rather than honouring the ideals of the Republic?
# overcrowding - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
'I'm exhausted': Frustration in the Mater Hospital's 'rammed' Emergency Department
The Mater was the hospital with the highest number of patients on trolleys in Dublin yesterday morning, according to the INMO.
# overcrowding - Monday 6 January, 2020
It's the worst ever day for trolley overcrowding in Irish hospitals since records began, INMO says
There were 92 patients waiting for a bed at University Hospital Limerick, alone.
# overcrowding - Thursday 2 January, 2020
HSE can't 'willy-nilly' hire whoever they want, Harris says
The government has repeatedly said a recruitment freeze is not in operation.
'A national scandal': 2019 was the worst year on record for hospital overcrowding as 118,000 went without a bed
Over 1,300 of the patients were children younger than 16.
'Absolutely shambolic': Commuters slam Irish Rail call for Dart users to stagger morning journeys
The PeakTime website was launched to try to reduce overcrowding on carriages during rush-hour.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Patients on trolleys moved from overcrowded Limerick ED after unannounced fire officer visit
The senior fire officer visited after concerns were raised about the number of trolleys in corridors in the ED.
# overcrowding - Monday 25 November, 2019
'Bespoke plan' needed as Limerick hospital continues to break overcrowding record
Some 85 patients were without beds in University Hospital Limerick this morning.
# overcrowding - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
'Obscene': 679 patients waiting for hospital bed - the highest figure in 2019
The number of patients on trolleys is the second highest ever recorded.
# overcrowding - Thursday 10 October, 2019
NTA says 'three years best case scenario' for roll out of additional train carriages
Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry said ‘stagger your journeys’ message isn’t practical for working people.
# overcrowding - Monday 23 September, 2019
Irish Rail to try persuade Dart users to stagger morning journeys to reduce overcrowding
A new website will allow commuters to check what services are less crowded.
# overcrowding - Friday 2 August, 2019
Primary pupils in Kerry are the most likely to be in an overcrowded classroom
More than a fifth of registered primary pupils in the recent school year were in overcrowded classes.
# overcrowding - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
57 inmates killed in Brazilian prison riot
Improvised knives appear to have been used in the turf war between rival prison gangs.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
Rotunda told to rely on 'short-term measures' to keep babies safe amid 'crisis' Exclusive
An outbreak of infection earlier this year saw eight babies affected – with the death of one infant referred to the coroner.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
Images show 'dangerous overcrowding' taking place at migrant detention centres in Texas
A report from the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security was published yesterday.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Simon Harris vows to meet Rotunda chief to discuss new wing to tackle 'safety crisis' for premature babies
An outbreak of infection recently saw eight babies affected – with the death of one infant referred to the coroner.
Rotunda urges Simon Harris to secure new hospital wing to tackle 'safety crisis' for premature babies Exclusive
The maternity hospital is earmarked to relocate to Blanchardstown but it doesn’t know when that will be.
# overcrowding - Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Rotunda hospital chief warns of 'intolerable safety crisis' for premature babies Exclusive
Intensive care unit saw outbreak of infection affect eight babies – with the death of one infant referred to coroner.
# overcrowding - Saturday 25 May, 2019
British climber dies on Mount Everest amid overcrowding concerns on world's highest peak
Robin Fisher’s death follows that of Irishman Kevin Hynes who died yesterday.
# overcrowding - Thursday 2 May, 2019
Prisoners sleeping on floors as overcrowding a 'serious issue,' prison officers warn
The prison population in Ireland has seen the number of inmates rise by hundreds in Irish prisons over the past three years.
# overcrowding - Friday 26 April, 2019
Brazilian student: Coming to Dublin was a dream come true but sharing a house with 14 others was a nightmare
‘We are delighted to come and spend our savings on courses and accommodation but we need help to get set up. None of us wants to sleep on the streets,’ writes Ana Marta Gonçalves.
# overcrowding - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Over 3,400 cases of prisoners sleeping on mattresses on floors in past three months
Minister Charlie Flanagan said his officials are always working to try to reduce overcrowding.
# overcrowding - Monday 4 February, 2019
Opinion: Severe overcrowding is widespread in social housing and it's harming people's health
There are thousands of families in Dublin living in conditions of severe overcrowding – the worst case I’ve come across was 14 people living in a 2-bed flat, writes Críona Ní Dhálaigh.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
Worst year on record: Almost 110,000 patients went without hospital beds last year
The INMO says its a 9% increase on 2017 – itself a record high – and nearly double the number in 2006 when records began.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
'Worst October ever': Over 9,000 patients forced to wait on trolleys this month
The INMO has said the health service “simply does not have capacity to cope” with demand.
# overcrowding - Saturday 13 October, 2018
Can the UK's 'elective only hospital' model help reduce overcrowding in Irish hospitals?
The government plans to build three elective only hospitals by 2027.
# overcrowding - Friday 31 August, 2018
'Worst August on record' for hospital overcrowding with almost 8,000 on trolleys
The HSE has said it regrets any delays experienced by patients.
# overcrowding - Saturday 18 August, 2018
Tour groups 'pulling a fast one' are overrunning Cork's English Market
Traders in the iconic marketplace have complained that snap-happy visitors are hurting business.
# overcrowding - Saturday 7 April, 2018
Patients at A&E should be either admitted or discharged within six hours, not 14 - IMO chief
Peadar Gilligan made his inaugural address as president of the Irish Medical Organisation at the group’s AGM in Killarney this evening.
# overcrowding - Thursday 15 February, 2018
Temple Street asks parents to keep children away from emergency department as 14 left on trolleys
The hospital said seriously ill or injured children will still be treated as a priority.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
Longer Luas trams introduced this morning in bid to tackle overcrowding issues
A total of seven new longer trams are being introduced to Luas Cross City over the coming months.
# overcrowding - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
Varadkar doesn't want anyone to face 'indignity' caused by waiting on a trolley
The Taoiseach said he was speaking as both a doctor and a grandson whose grandmother is “regularly in and out of hospital”.
'Bear with us' says TII as it apologises for 'teething problems' with new Luas Green Line
The closure of the Sandyford park and ride, and the overcrowding further along the Green Line, have been criticised so far this year.
More air quality monitoring stations on the way that will give real-time information to the public
Environment Minister Denis Naughten said the importance of air quality and the impacts it has on our health cannot be underestimated.
# overcrowding - Monday 8 January, 2018
Private hospital beds to be used to ease Emergency Department overcrowding
Many emergency departments are experiencing very high numbers of patients presenting at hospital.
Dr Anthony O'Connor: Things we could do to get more people off trolleys
They can be done and they must be done – we have to believe that, writes hospital consultant Dr Anthony O’Connor.
# overcrowding - Tuesday 2 January, 2018
'No effort being spared' says Health Minister after trolley numbers reach record high
A record high of 656 people were waiting on trolleys as 2018 began, according to the INMO.
# overcrowding - Friday 22 December, 2017
Surgeries at Cork hospital cancelled for two weeks as flu and 'revelry' make their impact
The move is an attempt to ease pressure on services over the busy Christmas period.
# overcrowding - Monday 20 November, 2017
Gardaí in Sligo are refusing to operate from their station
GRA members say there are serious health and safety issues at the station.
# overcrowding - Thursday 9 November, 2017
'Detrimental and harmful': There were over 80,000 people on hospital trolleys so far this year
The INMO said the overcrowding situation is having a “serious, detrimental and harmful effect” on patients.
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THE IRISH HAIRDRESSERS’ Federation has revealed that it is drawing up plans which it says could allow barbers and hair salons to open early.
As it stands, barbers and salons are not set to return until 20 July, phase four of the government’s roadmap for lifting Covid-19 restrictions.
However, the IHF says it will present more than 100 recommendations to the government this week aimed at allowing barbers and salons to open before that date.
They include the use of personal protective equipment and booking systems to prevent crowding among customers.
But the National Public Health Emergency Team has previously warned that haircuts risk spreading Covid-19, because they involve close contact between customers and hairdressers and barbers.
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