How the acute hospitals fared on the eighth day of the nurses' strike:
St James's Hospital, Dublin
The number of patients in the hospital rose from 486 on Monday to 507 yesterday. Six patients underwent surgery in the single operating theatre in use. Twentyone patients were admitted in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. yesterday. The accident and emergency department treated 86 patients. Inquiries: 1800 202 934 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
All intensive care units operated at full capacity. Twenty-three patients were admitted in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. yesterday, bringing the number to 386, up from 375 on Monday. The accident and emergency department treated 94 patients over the same period. Two operating theatres were in use and three patients underwent surgery. Inquiries: 1800 202 935 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Cork University Hospital
The hospital had 300 in-patients yesterday, seven more than on the previous day. The accident and emergency department treated 45 people in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. yesterday, compared with 92 in the same period on Sunday/Monday. A total of 70 nurses provided cover, compared with a normal roster of 260. Inquiries: 1850 742000
University College Hospital, Galway
The hospital had 386 in-patients yesterday. Three wards (82 beds) were closed. The accident and emergency department treated over 100 patients in the 24-hour period to yesterday afternoon. Inquiries: 091 524222
Mater Hospital, Dublin
Sixteen patients were admitted in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. yesterday, bringing the number in the hospital to 396, up four on Monday. The accident and emergency department treated 92 patients. Twelve patients underwent surgery in the sole operating theatre open. Inquiries: (01) 803-2034 or 803-2036 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin
The number of patients eased yesterday from 286 on Monday to 282. Thirteen patients were admitted in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. yesterday. The accident and emergency department treated 59 patients and six were operated on in the sole theatre in use. Inquiries: (01) 209-4991
Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin
Twenty patients were admitted in the 24 hours to 8 a.m. yesterday, but the overall numbers rose only from 311 on Monday to 313 yesterday. The accident and emergency department treated 133 patients. Two operating theatres were in use and 10 patients underwent surgery. Inquiries: (01) 6264077
Limerick Regional Hospital
The number of patients at the hospital rose from 171 on Monday to 179 yesterday. One theatre was operating. "No significant changes have been reported in the overall situation," a spokeswoman said.
Waterford Regional Hospital
The number of in-patients slipped back to 231 yesterday, compared with 235 on Monday. Only one operating theatre was in use. Inquiries: 1800 300655
Sligo General Hospital
There were 121 in-patients being treated at the hospital yesterday, compared with 135 on the day the strike started. The number of beds closed since the dispute began remained at the pre-weekend level of 167. Inquiries: (071) 71111.
Letterkenny General Hospital
The hospital had 151 in-patients yesterday, compared with 189 eight days ago when the dispute began. There were 59 beds closed. The North Western Health Board expressed its deep concern over the disruption to services. Although they were coping, it was becoming increasingly difficult with the passage of each day, the board said. Inquiries: (074) 25888.