Taoiseach raises concerns about 'atmosphere' at CUH amid staffing dispute

Asked if he had full confidence in CUH chief executive Jennifer Kearney, the Taoiseach said 'yes', but added: 'I’m concerned in terms of the reports I’m hearing in respect of meetings being taped and recorded, and then comments being made that have now been retracted.' File picture: PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed confidence in the chief executive of Cork University Hospital (CUH) but raised concerns about the “atmosphere” there in light of ongoing conflicts around staffing.

It comes amid reports that transitional care beds at the nearby St Finbarr’s, which were used to alleviate hospital overcrowding, have been closed.