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The increase has happened in the last 24 hours.
There's been a surge of almost 50% in the number of people on trolleys at Naas General in the last 24 hours
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says that, on Wednesday, 11 patients were on gurneys in the Emergency Dept.
Today, that has risen to 20.
Nationally, 402 people are being treated on gurneys.
Cork University Hospital, where 50 people are on trolleys, is Ireland's most overcrowded hospital today.
Five People Arrested In Kildare For Drug And Drink Offences In Last Week
It comes as Gardaí have advised of extra presence for the bank holiday weekend
Kildare North TD Naoise Ó Cearúil Appointed Chairman Of Oireachtas Committee On Irish Language
Deputy Ó Cearúil previously served as Leas-Chathaoirleach of the committee since its establishment during the 34th Dáil under former Chairperson Catherine Connolly
At Least Three Schools In Carlow Closed Today After Receiving Threats
It's understood Gardaí have been contacted and are on site at some of the schools involved
Bus Priority Lane Opened On M4 After Legislation Enacted
The Minister for Transport has confirmed in the Dáil that the legislation needed to open the M4 Eastbound Bus Priority Lane was enacted by him last week
Taoiseach Gives Positive Update On DART+South West
Construction was due to begin this year but it was pushed out to 2030 after a review of the National Development Plan
Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
Calls For Feighcullen Church To Be Added To Derelict Sites Register
It comes as the church built in 1829 has fallen into disrepair, with the windows recently smashed and holes appearing in the roof
Road Closure Details Released For TriAthy Event On Saturday
Road closures will come into effect on Saturday May 30th in Athy
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