HSE issues statement on the impact of ransomware attack for patients of Portlaoise, Naas and Tullamore hospitals Information also on Tallaght, the Coombe and St Lukes Reporter: '); '); The major IT issues affecting hospitals nationwide caused by the ransomware attack are expected to disrupt and could cause long delays at Portlaoise and other Dublin Midlands Hospital Group facilities into next week, according to the HSE. A statement said all patients should attend their appointments as scheduled unless they hear otherwise from the hospital where the appointment is scheduled. However, the HSE says patients can expect some delays due to the ongoing issue.