Increase in the number of people waiting on trolleys at Naas General Hospital today

By Kim O'Leary

Following a busy August Bank Holiday weekend, there's been an increase in the number of patients waiting on trolleys at Naas General Hospital.

According to figures released by the INMO for the Eastern region of the country, there are 28 patients without a bed at Naas Hospital today, which is an increase by 2 from figures released on Friday.

Meanwhile, Naas General hospital tops the list in the Eastern region according to figures from the INMO, followed by Tallaght Hospital, where there are 25 patients waiting on trolleys.

Nationwide there are currently 433 people without beds at the country's other main hospitals.