31 on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry today

There are 31 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry today.

That's according to the most recent TrolleyWatch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association.

Of the 31 patients admitted to UHK without a bed, seven are on trolleys in wards and 24 are on trolleys still in the emergency department.

494 patients are on trolley's across hospitals nationwide.