Politicising of South Tipp overcrowding is criticised

His comments come ahead of a public meeting in Cahir tonight organised by Independent TD Mattie McGrath who says people power is needed ahead of the Local elections.

However the South Tipperary Hospital Action Committee also meets this evening to discuss the situation which has seen dozens of patients treated on trolleys and chairs.

Minister Hayes believes all sides should be working together and rejects suggestions that the Health Minister isn't available discuss solutions to overcrowding