The system for referring people to get a Covid-19 test is down because of this morning's HSE cyber attack.
The Rotunda Hospital has cancelled most appointments - but the ambulance service and Covid vaccinations are unaffected.
The Rotunda is a lot quieter than usual today, as nearly all outpatient appointments have been cancelled except for heavily pregnant women.
Rotunda Critical Emergency
Due to a serious IT issue all outpatient visits are cancelled today - unless you are at 36 weeks pregnant or later. All gynae clinics are cancelled today.
If you have any urgent concerns please attend as normal.
Further updates will follow.— The Rotunda Hospital (@RotundaHospital) May 14, 2021
Anyone with an appointment across the country is being urged to turn up - but some hospital groups are warning patients of long delays.
The HSE has shut down its entire IT system in response to the ransomware attack - CEO Paul Reid says they're assessing the impact.
There is a significant ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems. We have taken the precaution of shutting down all our our IT systems in order to protect them from this attack and to allow us fully assess the situation with our own security partners.
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) May 14, 2021
The system for referring people to get a Covid test is down.
GPs will be asking people to attend a walk-in centre instead.
The National Ambulance Service is operating as normal - and the Covid vaccination programme is unaffected too.
