Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is encouraging people where possible to keep EDs free for emergencies this festive season.
“Around 3,000 people were seen in emergency departments across the country on Christmas Day last year,” says Dr Coleman.
“This is a busy time of year for our health workforce, so it is important that we keep emergency departments free for emergencies.”
Anyone with a health concern can call Healthline on 0800 611116 or Plunketline on 0800 933922.