BREAKING: Nenagh Hospital's local injury clinic closed due to staff shortages

The Injury Unit in Nenagh Hospital will be closed to new patients all day today, Wednesday, with scheduled reviews taking place as per appointments.

This is due to short term staffing deficits in the unit, according to a statement from University Limerick Hospital Group.

New patients who need treatment for minor injuries this Wednesday should attend the Injury Units in Ennis or St John’s Hospitals. Patients scheduled for review in Nenagh today will be seen as per appointment.

The one-day closure affects only the Nenagh Hospital unit, which opens again on Thursday morning at 8am and runs until 8pm as normal.

"UL Hospitals Group apologises to everyone inconvenienced by this closure. We made this decision in the interests of patient safety. No other services at Nenagh are affected," a spokesperson said.

ULHG is urging people not to attend the Emergency Department at UHL with minor injuries such as a sprain, fracture, wound or burn, saying St John's Hospital and Ennis Hospital are the best option for these injuries.