University Hospital Galways emergency department experienced its busiest year ever in 2025, with a 14% increase from 2023. This surge, driven by an aging population, led to overcrowding, bed shortages, and cancellations of planned surgeries. Waiting lists for elective surgeries more than doubled in January, with day cases climbing from 50 to 122. Despite these challenges, efforts to outsource to private hospitals and increase weekend capacity show signs of easing, with hopes for a return to normal operations within the next month.
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