According to the report, 399 admitted patients were waiting for beds in hospitals across the country

The emergency department at Cavan Hospital continues to experience significantly high levels of activity.

The INMO's Trolleywatch figures show 347 patients were waiting in emergency departments, while 143 were in wards elsewhere in the hospital.

Nursing Homes Ireland says many have closed due to the threat to their finances.

440 people are waiting on trolleys in hospitals around the country.

'Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s will gather in Killarney today for the union's Annual Delegate Conference'