Mallow Hospital lab shortages force cancellation of surgeries

Labour TD for Cork East Sean Sherlock also said there are 34.5 full-time hospital vacancies at Mallow General Hospital

The laboratory service at Mallow General Hospital has been hit by staff shortages, forcing the cancellation of some surgical procedures at the hospital.

Support is now needed from Cork University Hospital and the Irish Blood Transfusion Board to enable the lab to deliver its services, following a sudden drop in staff numbers. One person is on maternity leave until June next year, another resigned in August, and one is on long-term sick leave.