Extremely long wait times at emergency department in St Luke's in Kilkenny

Like all Emergency Departments across the country St Luke’s Hospital’s Emergency Department continues to be extremely busy today with high numbers of patients attending, many of whom present with complex needs requiring admission.  

St Luke’s Hospital regrets that patients may experience long wait times in their Emergency Department. However, as always staff will prioritise the sickest patients and most urgent cases for treatment and care.  

The HSE is urging members of the public to consider all available care options before attending Emergency Departments. There are a range of care pathways available to patients who do not need emergency care including Pharmacists, GP and GP Out of Hours Services. 

Within Emergency Departments patients will be prioritised based on their clinical need.  St Luke's therefore urge all patients where appropriate to consult with their GP prior to attending their Emergency Department. In an emergency situation, Emergency Departments continue to deal with all medical emergencies.  

Hospital Management would like to thank the public for their support and understanding during this period.