384 members of staff spent the night at University Hospital Waterford last night (Thursday) due to a red weather warning in place for Storm Éowyn.
The hospital took to the X platform thanking their staff for their dedication to patient care.
— Univ Hosp Waterford (@UHW_Waterford) January 24, 2025
A spokesperson for the HSE spoke to WLR saying “As a hospital with regional services, UHW would have staff, patients, and visitors from other parts of the South East. During times like that concerning the severe weather warnings, in co-operation with staff, arrangements such as those made overnight can be put in place to ensure maximum safety (including as regards travelling to and from the workplace and ensuring essential services are maintained)”
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