A mother-of-two from Limerick, battling incurable cancer, has spoken out about her treatment journey, the overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), and the financial strain of living with a terminal illness, highlighting the pressures faced by hospital staff.

Gardaí are awaiting the results of an autopsy report as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a woman on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

More than 2,000 patients in Limerick were without beds at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) in May, highlighting ongoing issues with hospital capacity and patient care in the region.

A Limerick TD has described severe overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), stating that they overheard patient diagnoses due to the chaotic conditions. Deputy Quinlivan called for crisis intervention, noting 93,000 patients treated on trolleys at UHL since 2022.