Merger of two hospitals may be prescribed for Cork

TALKS between two of Cork’s biggest hospitals could result in a blueprint for a new city hospital within months, it has emerged.

The boards of both the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital and the Mercy Hospital have met in recent weeks to discuss the future of both facilities. The talks have the backing of the Health Service Executive.

It is understood that the boards of both hospitals, which have separate development plans, have agreed in principle that a merger would be beneficial.