Public urged to 'consider care options' before attending ED

The public has been asked to "consider their care options" before attending the Emergency Department at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.

In a public notice issued this afternoon, management said that the hospital is in "escalation" and urged the public to only attend the ED if absolutely necessary and to not bring children, if at all possible

Statement from MRH Mullingar

Attendances to the Emergency Department at Regional Hospital Mullingar remain extremely high and the hospital is currently in escalation.

The hospital would ask patients to consider their care options via their GP or GP Out of Hours before presenting to the Emergency Department. Patients who require urgent care will be prioritised. Thank you.