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Cork Elective Hospital Delayed
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Cork’s new elective hospital is facing a major timeline delay—now aiming to be “shovel-ready” by 2030 instead of 2027, as planners tackle road access hurdles and finalize design details ahead of a 2026 planning application. This public-only facility, part of a broader network of surgical hubs meant to ease hospital overcrowding, comes amid slower-than-expected rollout of the six-hub system—with only one currently open. The push also aligns with new consultant contracts prioritizing public healthcare access, ensuring private insurance won’t be accepted.
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