Cork and Galway hospital plans progress with publication of tenders

The HSE-owned St Stephen's Hospital campus at Sarsfield Court near Glanmire was confirmed as the location for the new Cork hospital in February 2022. File picture: Denis Scannell

Plans to build new elective hospitals in Cork and Galway have finally taken a big step forward following the publication of tenders for design and cost control teams.

However, it could still be two years before construction starts.