Ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday, HSE Dublin and South East is asking people to consider all care options available.
There are a range of services, including GPs, pharmacists, injury units, and GP Out of Hours services, which may be more helpful to consider, instead of presenting at Emergency Departments (EDs).
All patients who present to emergency departments (EDs) will be seen and treated, with the sickest and most urgent patients being prioritised. Any patient requiring emergency hospital treatment should not to delay and should come to the ED, or dial 999 or 112 in an emergency. Patients presenting with non-urgent injuries may face longer waiting times, depending on the number of patients attending and the severity of patient illnesses at the time in the ED. HSE staff work hard to do all they can to see patients as quickly as possible and regret that anyone might experience long delays in an ED.
Martina Queally (Regional Executive Officer, HSE Dublin and South East) said: “We have plans in place right across our hospital and community services to support high attendances at Emergency Departments over the Easter holiday weekend. However, it is important that people continue to consider all care options available to them including injury units, GP Out of Hours and community pharmacy.”
“Our hospitals are busy, with emergency departments seeing significantly increased numbers of patients. This weekend our hospital and community teams will continue to work closely to help patients move as quickly as possible through our hospitals.”
“We hope everyone has a healthy and safe Easter weekend. Our staff are here to help you in an emergency if needed. All patients presenting to an ED will be seen and treated, with the sickest patients being prioritised.
Last updated on: 22 / 04 / 2025
