SIPTU says the overcrowding crisis in emergency departments is causing chaos for ambulance workers across the country.
Its members are reporting delays of between three and a half to seven hours outside EDs.
The union says it's outrageous that patients are being treated in the loading bays of hospitals instead of beds.
It's demanding that the Health Minister Simon Harris and the HSE to take immediate steps to relieve pressure on its members.
Wicklow Stonemason Petra O’Flaherty Crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026
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'A cordon was put in place for a period of time, but the area has since been declared safe. Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.' - Garda Press Office
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Tánaiste Simon Harris Announces €332,100 in Flood Protection Funding for Wicklow
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