Empty Beds at Mallow Hospital

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has ignited controversy by calling the use of Mallow General Hospital an “immoral use of taxpayer money,” citing empty beds while Cork city hospitals overflow with patients on trolleys. Her remarks sparked debate — some defend Mallow’s expanded capacity and services, while others highlight patient frustrations over family visits and transfers. The HSE acknowledges overcrowding in city hospitals and says Mallow helps分流 patients closer to home. Yet, while some patients benefit from reduced city congestion, others refuse transfers, revealing the complex…