Cavan ED experiencing 'significantly high levels of activity'

Hospital still providing full emergency care if required.

Cavan General Hospital have issued an escalation notice as they are currently experiencing "significantly high levels of activity."

The notice states there are "high numbers of patient presentations" in the Emergency Department, and warns of "significant delays" and "limited bed capacity" at present.

The notice urges consideration of "alternatives" to an Emergency Department referral.

"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 notice informed.