HSE to pay €80,000 for staff parking at sports clubs

HEALTH chiefs will fork out almost €80,000 this year on a deal that allows staff of Munster’s biggest hospital to park on the grounds of two sports clubs.

The HSE Southern Area yesterday confirmed it has reached agreement with Bishopstown GAA club and its neighbour, Highfield Rugby Club, to establish park and walk sites on their grounds for Cork University Hospital (CUH) staff.

The move follows a decision by city planners last week to give the Bishopstown project the go-ahead, despite fierce objections from locals.