Cavan ED 'experiencing significantly high levels of activity'

Hospital still providing full emergency care if required

The public are being advised to avoid the Emergency Department at Cavan General Hospital as it is currently experiencing "significantly high levels of activity".

A statement from hospital management this afternoon confirmed the local acute hospital facility is in 'Escalation' mode.

"There are high numbers of patient presentations to the Emergency Department.

"All patients should be advised of significant delays and limited bed capacity at present," the memo states.

The public and GPs are advised to explore alternative pathways to treatment.

"If any alternatives to an Emergency Department referral are available these should be explored as a priority. We are still providing full emergency care if it is required," the statement concluded."

Hospital General Manager Su-Zann O'Callaghan thanked the public for their support.