UHG warns of long wait times in its Emergency Department
Tue, Jul 07, 2026
University Hospital Galway has warned that its Emergency Department is extremely busy today (Tuesday) with a high number of people awaiting admission for further treatment, and some elective procedures being postponed due to the pressure on beds.
A total of 286 people attended the Emergency Department yesterday, according to figures released by the hospital. As of this morning, there are a total of 34 patients on trollies at ward level, and all available surge areas are in use.
"We are sorry that any patient experiences long wait times in the ED, and we are doing everything we can to optimise the flow of patients through the hospital," UHG said in a statement this morning.
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