Two hospitals have restricted patient visits because of outbreaks of influenza.
St James's Hospital in Dublin and the Mercy University Hospital in Cork say they have taken this measure in the interest of patient safety.
Both hospitals are advising anyone with flu symptoms to go to their GP rather than presenting at emergency departments.
The two hospitals say it is the first time they have ever taken such a measure because of flu.
St James's Hospital CEO and Medical Director Professor Patrick Plunkett has described the move as "unprecedented" and an "extreme measure" but said the hospital had no other option.
He said it was done to protect vulnerable patients because the flu virus could kill them.
Prof Plunkett said several wards in the Intensive Care Unit had been closed to planned admissions.
He said he was sure that emergency department overcrowding had contributed to the problem but was not the exclusive cause.
The decision will be reviewed tomorrow to see if restrictions need to be continued, he added.
The Mercy University Hospital has also restricted patient visit with the exception of the children's ward, critical care areas and some exceptional cases.
It says the restrictions will be continuously reviewed over the weekend.
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