A statement is expected from the HSE on overcrowding later, as the problem reaches record levels.
There's been criticism of the lack of a statement from Health Minister Leo Varadkar, who's due to returns to work today.
Meanwhile, SIPTU has called on ...HIQA to immediately inspect hospitals where it says patient and staff safety is threatened by severe overcrowding.
The INMO says more than 600 patients waited on trolleys and chairs in ED's yesterday, and they're due to vote for industrial action.
The National Association of General Practitioners, Dr Keith Swanick, says GPs could help reduce ED attendances - if they're given proper resources:
