The Taoiseach says a number of factors could be contributing to the overcrowding crisis facing Sligo University Hospital.
It comes as there were 56 people were waiting for a bed this morning at the facility while the hospital has also issued a statement today, warning of long waiting times in its Emergency Department.
Management at the hospital has also confirmed that a total of 312 people attended the ED over the last two days.
The issue was raised in the Dail this hour by Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin.
Responding, Taoiseach Michael Martin says there are number of issues at play in Sligo:
