Nearly 46,000 people abandoned their visit to an emergency department last year, without completing their treatment.
According to freedom of information figures, the highest amount was in the Mater Hospital in Dublin, at over 5,200.
Some patients were frustrated by long delays, going elsewhere for treatment, or back home.
Wicklow Coastal Areas Best Avoided During Status Orange Alert
Flooding is a safety concern with waves crashing over Wicklow Town Promenade, Bray Seafront and Arklow’s North Beach.
*UPDATE* Wicklow Orange Rain Warning Change As Flood Risk Remains High
Dublin joins Wicklow and Waterford under Status Orange rainfall warnings for Thursday
Wicklow Flood Relief: Support Available for Businesses and Community Groups
Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme offers up to €100,000 to help restore premises damaged by recent floods.
UPDATE: Ban On Scrambler Bikes In Public Spaces Agreed By Cabinet
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD Simon Harris called for an outright ban on scramblers from public roads and public spaces
Wicklow Emerges As Leading County In EV Adoption in Evolving Irish Car Market
Wicklow Sees Strong Growth Across Passenger Cars and Electric Vehicles in 2026 outpacing neighbouring commuter belt counties for green transition vehicles
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Light rain
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Light rain
High: 9°C | Low: 5°C
