Cork University Hospital poised for decade of major expansion

CUH to get highest allocation nationally as part of State’s new bed investment plan, with 412 additional beds due to be delivered by 2031 

Plans for CUH include 70 new beds delivered by the end of this year. Picture: Dan Linehan

One of Ireland’s largest hospitals, with the biggest deficit of adult inpatient and critical care beds, is poised for a decade of unprecedented expansion.

Cork University Hospital (CUH) will get the highest allocation of beds nationally as part of the State’s new bed investment plan.