'The incident occurred yesterday afternoon'

'Each protest will start with a minute's silence for the hundreds of people who are dying each year due to A&E overcrowding'

'Patients with non serious illnesses are being advised to visit their GP or pharmacy'

'Very long waiting times at ED'

1100 euros was also raised from the groups fundraising efforts.

'Admissions were down 4% on pre-pandemic levels but up 16% on 2021'

Cavan General Hospital is experiencing high levels of increased activity.

Deputy Tóibín says the HSE has provided no safe alternative pathway for patients to receive emergency treatment.