The INMO is remaining cautiously optimistic that the introduction of 30 new beds at the region's main hospital will help ease overcrowding.
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University Hospital Limerick has experienced what's described as its worst summer of overcrowding with the number of people waiting on trolleys hitting a peak of 56 last month, whil 45 were waiting for beds yesterday.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says the rise in figures is due to a combination of factors, namely a reduction in primary care and community care for the elderly.
Spokesperson Mary Fogarty is hoping the extra beds will reduce the numbers waiting on trolleys there