A new catalogue details the impressive collection of artwork that has been donated by artists to Cork University Hospital over two decades.

The HSE’s financial problems have surged to €300m, with hospitals €151m over- budget and the medical card scheme €92m in the red.

MINISTER for Health Dr James Reilly officially opened a new dedicated treatment centre at Cork University Hospital (CUH) yesterday which will deliver vast improvements in the quality of care for people with bleeding disorders.

A REPORT into the quality and safety of services at Mallow General Hospital found ongoing issues of concern among staff were not addressed by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has urged hospital chiefs to hold a public meeting to address the concerns raised by a consultant in relation to the transfer of breast cancer services to the Cork University Hospital.