Fears have been expressed that any limit on further admissions to St Joseph’s Hospital in Ennis, will have a serious impact on trolley numbers and waiting lists at local hospitals.
HIQA is imposing a restriction following a recent inspection of the facility, but it hasn’t taken effect as the HSE has lodged an appeal.
It comes as new figures show a significant rise in waiting lists at hospitals in Ennis and Limerick.
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Sixmilebridge Independent Councillor PJ Ryan, who is a member of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum West, believes the figures will be compounded by a shortage of beds at hospitals in Ennis and Limerick.
