The plans for the two storey building were lodged with the local authority in recent days.

According to Deputy Tully, the Government’s lack of a plan for overcrowding is impacting directly on waiting lists.

All 20 of those on trolleys in the local hospital are in the Emergency Department.

Management describe the situation as "in escalation" with 16 people on trolleys at Cavan General this morning.

The HSE have applied to Cavan County Council this week for permission for an extra 114 spaces.

Cavan man John Rynn had high praise for staff at Cavan General Hospital following his recent illness.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

The INMO Trolley Watch counts the number of patients who have been admitted to acute hospitals, but who are waiting for a free bed.