Probe focuses on spending of CUH charity

THE HSE investigation into the Cork University Hospital (CUH) Foundation charity is specifically examining how donated money was spent and whether expenditure was subject to any checks, controls or guidelines.

Speaking after the Irish Examiner revealed that the group – set up in 2006 to oversee all donations to CUH and Cork University Maternity Hospital – has been the subject of an internal audit for more than a year, the HSE confirmed the focus of the inquiry.

HSE head of communications Paul Connors said the audit is specifically examining “financial issues” at the charity.