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Cork Hospital Staffing Crisis Deepens | Cork News
Cork University Hospital is in crisis as frontline staff clash with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill over wildly inaccurate staffing claims. Consultant Professor Greg Fulton demands the minister visit Cork to see the reality — not just criticize the CEO, who he says is doing an outstanding job. With rising patient loads, complex cases, and budget constraints, CUH and Mercy are overwhelmed, with dozens waiting over 24 hours for beds. The consultant committee has called for an independent staffing review, while HSE Southwest struggles under financial pressure. Despite the chaos…
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