The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for the HSE to meet with them tomorrow to try to deal with what they have described as an overcrowding crisis at Cork's two biggest hospitals
The INMO says that Cork University Hospital and the Mercy Hospital are both operating "beyond their limits".
She said the union was willing and available to meet in Cork tomorrow, saying they wanted to work with the HSE to find real solutions to the problems.Ms Ní Sheaghdha said the winter season always results in an increase in demand in services because of problems like flu but that the HSE had failed to plan for this.
CUH also said its working with colleagues in the community to provide homecare packages and other beds for patients who no longer require acute medical care.Flu season hit peak over Christmas and New Year period - HSE Visitor restrictions are in force at a number of hospitals as management attempt to curb the spread of the flu.
Over 75% of people presenting to the hospital's emergency department with flu-like symptoms have tested positive for the condition.
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