CUH spends €3.6m on external management consultants

Calls for probe into value for money of consultancy services amid staffing shortages in hospitals

Figures provided by CUH show costs increased significantly over the initial two years of the contract — from just €213,044 in 2022 to €2,266,845 last year. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork University Hospital has spent more than €3.6m on external management consultants since 2022, with questions being raised about value for money provided by these contracts.

Figures provided by the hospital show costs increased significantly over the initial two years of the contract — from just €213,044 to €2,266,845 last year.