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 Added to Status Orange Wind Alert from 7am Tuesday
Duvet Day anyone?
World Class Brittas Bay Golf Links Set To Close For 18-Month Long Renovation
The European Club owners, father and son duo Raymond and Nicky Conlan, have confirmed that they are planning to transform the renowned seaside course into one of Ireland’s premier golf destinations.
Wicklow TD Champions ‘Shop Local’ Push For A Festive Boost
“Shop Local in Wicklow this Christmas,” urges Fine Gael Deputy Edward Timmins
Gifted Stitches A Future Plan For Wicklow's World-Record Knitted Map
The woolly map of Ireland will be on show at the Craft and Design Fair at the RDS this wekend.
Have You Seen Missing Alex Kenna?
The 16-year-old is reported missing since last Monday, December 1st.
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