The Tánaiste claims implementing a seven-day roster at University Hospital Limerick would maximise the potential of the facility.
It comes as trolley numbers peaked at 97 patients at the region’s main hospital yesterday, representing more than a quarter of all patients waiting for beds at hospitals across the country.
The seven-day roster was recently proposed by new HSE CEO Bernard Gloster, as means of ensuring consultants are available at weekends to stem overcrowding and waiting times during the week.
Responding to a parliamentary question from Scariff Independent TD Michael McNamara seeking assurances that overcrowding at the Dooradoyle facility will soon be solved, Tánaiste Micheál Martin says while significant strides have been made there in recent times, the measure would be beneficial in making the best use of advancements.
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