Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to the overcrowding in the accident and emergency department at Cork University Hospital. Such overcrowding is not uncommon in a number of hospitals throughout the country. We have heard many harrowing stories of individuals, particularly elderly people, who have had to spend over 24 hours in accident and emergency units. They are looking for answers and for progress on this issue.

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