Impact to health services in Mayo due to dangerous road conditions

The HSE has confirmed that health services have been impacted in Mayo as a result of the overnight snow.

A statement outlined: "Please be advised that heavy snow and ice overnight has led to treacherous road conditions across county Mayo.

"Access routes to Mayo University Hospital and many community based health services are significantly impacted.

"Please do attend the hospital unless it an emergency. MUH is focusing today on emergency care, unfortunately some elective procedures and OPD appointments will be postponed.

"If you have an appointment in a HSE community healthcare setting in Mayo please only travel for your appointment if it is safe to do so."