Construction for Cork elective hospital might not start until 2027, warns TD

Fine Gael's Colm Burke queried the timeline for tender and construction

Colm Burke  described the pace of work on the plan as 'disappointing' for patients, particularly in light of population growth in the region.

The timeline for building an elective hospital in Cork could mean construction only starting by 2027 instead of completion in that year as projected, a Cork Fine Gael TD has warned.

The Department of Health said this week a tender process for a design team will be conducted in early 2024.