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Naas Hospital Among Worst For A&E Waits, With Patients Waiting Nearly Twice The HSE Target Time

Naas is among the worst-hit hospitals, with only a few, like Tallaght (12.6 hours), reporting longer wait times.

Patients at Naas Hospital now face an average wait of 11.4 hours in the emergency department - far above the HSE’s national target of six hours.

New figures reveal the national average is 7.2 hours, up from six hours a decade ago.

Naas is among the worst-hit hospitals, with only a few, like Tallaght (12.6 hours), reporting longer wait times.

The HSE plans to introduce weekend consultant rosters to tackle overcrowding, with union talks expected within the next two weeks.

This information was provided in a response to a parliamentary question from Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.

 

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