with Hannah Kelly
Nationally, 247 people are being treated on gurneys.
There's been an increase of almost 50% in the number of people on trolleys at Naas General within the last 24 hours.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says that, on Thursday, 9 patients were on gurneys in the Emergency Dept.
That has increased to 17, today.
Nationally, 247 people are being treated on gurneys.
Cork University Hospital, where 31 people are on trolleys, is Ireland's most overcrowded hospital today.
Higher Education Minister James Lawless Says En-Suite Student Rooms Seems “Quite Wasteful”
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Local campaigners, described the site as a national treasure.
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Local man Paddy Carroll from Kildare Town has described the situation as "a disgrace".
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A man in his 40s died.
Kildare Students Showcase Projects At Young Scientist And Technology Exhibition
More than 1000 students will present 550 projects to compete for more than 200 prizes between now and Saturday.
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The images, shared online, show large holes and burrows dug across parts of the plains.
Homeowner Threatened With Blade During Newbridge Break-In
The incident happened at 11.22am yesterday (Tuesday) on Rosconnell Road, while the occupant was inside the house
Serious Reliability Issues Highlighted In Data On W6 And X31 Bus Services
The data indicates that the majority of service failures are linked to operator-controlled issues such as staffing shortages and vehicle availability, rather than traffic congestion or roadworks.
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