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06 Sept 2025

Tipperary University Hospital's Emergency Department is experiencing overcrowding

Hospital management have appealed to public to only attend the ED if there is a genuine emergency

Tipperary University Hospital

Tipperary University Hospital has announced that the hospital's Emergency Department (ED) is currently experiencing overcrowding.

Management at the hospital is asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency, advising that, where possible, a GP or Caredoc out of hours service be consulted in the first instance.

"We are asking people to think about all their care and treatment options and keep our ED services for the patients who need them most," said a spokesperson. 

"The Emergency Department has been coming under continuing pressure with high numbers presenting with a variety of complex needs. However, if members of the public are seriously injured or ill or are worried that your life is at risk the ED will assess and treat you as a priority.

Staff and management are working to prioritise the discharge of patients as soon as possible where appropriate.

The management at TippUH apologises for any inconvenience caused.

 

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