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UHL Crowded: 147 Patients Wait Amid Upcoming 96-Bed Block

9/30/2025

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The University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is crowded, with 147 patients waiting for beds and 54 in Emergency Department (ED).
Patient Margaret Griffin cited privacy concerns amid chaos.
Health Service Executive (HSE) Mid West region said a 96-bed block will open imminently.
The HSE apologized for long waits; UHL had the highest ED admissions this year (over 21,000; 11% rise).

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Story summary

The University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is crowded, with 147 patients waiting for beds and 54 in Emergency Department (ED).
Patient Margaret Griffin cited privacy concerns amid chaos.
Health Service Executive (HSE) Mid West region said a 96-bed block will open imminently.
The HSE apologized for long waits; UHL had the highest ED admissions this year (over 21,000; 11% rise).