Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'

Cork University Hospital clinical directors co-sign letter criticising issues including shortages in children’s care and outpatient plans

Cork University Hospital’s paediatric department is awaiting a new building despite planning permission being granted in 2022. Work is expected to start early next year.. File picture: Larry Cummins

Tensions between doctors at Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the new regional management for Cork and Kerry have spilt over in a letter to the head of the HSE as they call for construction and extra staffing, while the HSE faces budget controls.

The stark letter from eight clinical directors is critical of shortages in children’s care and outpatient plans, as well as the impact of phasing out insourcing practices. The letter is signed by