Hospital Parking Fees Skyrocket | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Cork University Maternity Hospital’s parking revenue exploded from €7,000 in 2021 to over €300,000 in 2025—a staggering 3,917% jump—while national hospital parking fees hit €17 million last year, up 120% in five years. Local TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire is demanding an end to these “charges on being sick,” arguing patients shouldn’t pay to access care. Meanwhile, Cork University Hospital has earned nearly €12 million since 2020, with parking income doubling from €1.3 million to €2.7 million. The government has pledged to review hospital parking fees as public pressure mounts. Listen in…