The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is meeting the Minister for Health next month.

The group will discuss problems facing the health service, including overcrowding.

The summer months are generally quieter in hospitals, but last month saw an 8% increase in overcrowding when compared to July 2013.

The INMO General Secretary Liam Doran is calling on the Minister for Health to release funding as a priority to help deal with the issue: