Cathaoirleach of the campaign and Aontu leader Peadar Tóibin told Northern Sound that the closure would increase pressures elsewhere.

Up to 30,000 procedures won't go ahead today and tomorrow.

Their pay dispute has led to inpatient and day-case procedures being cancelled.

The three-vehicle collision happened last night

Since 2015, outpatient waiting lists have increased by more than 5,000 - or 49 per cent.

A People Before Profit TD says capacity's a problem every winter.