with Hannah Kelly
All ICU beds at Naas General are occupied.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisations says ICU beds are like 'gold dust', with just 12 beds available nationwide.
All intensive care beds at Naas General are in used, while, nationwide, 74 patients are in ICU with Covid-19.
The HSE says all hospitals have surge capacity plans in place should they need them.
Tony Fitzpatrick of the INMO is concerned about the further easing of restrictions due to take place on Friday
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