Portlaoise hospital cancels outpatient appointments following heavy snowfall
It comes as Laois' orange weather warning for snow and ice was extended
Portlaoise hospital has cancelled outpatient appointments for Monday, January 6 following 24 hours of heavy snowfall across Laois.
Laois' status orange weather warning for snow and ice was extended until 10pm on Sunday night by Met Eireann.
In a statement hospital management said: "As an impact of the adverse weather conditions in Portlaoise and its surrounds, the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are cancelling Outpatient Appointments for tomorrow, Monday, 6th January. Patients will be contacted directly and rescheduled as a priority.
"Urgent and Emergency care continues at the Hospital. Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and the Hospital would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED or seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency.
"The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their support and understanding."