There has been some great news from the jobs sector in Cork today and in the healthcare sector. A new €80 million private hospital project has just received it’s official planning permission from the Cork County Council. It is reported that this will result in 650 jobs. From the news release it is unclear whether these jobs will be in the construction of the hospital or are to do with the general operating of the hospital.
The development will be done by O’Callaghan Properties.
Not all good news for hospitals
This news today comes just as Beaumont hospital has announced that with 2 weeks it will close up to 52 beds. They cite budgetary reasons as the cause for this closure.
who is the builder
Hi Jim, the builder is not known. As it is still out to tender. The site is where the old Jurys hotel used to be, on Lancaster Quay on the Western Road.
The jobs break down is around 300 permanent jobs and an estimated 350 people being employed during construction.
Paul
Any news on the names of the builders who are carrying out the construction on the new hospital on Lancaster Quay.Any information on the project would be greatly appreciated.Paul from Bandon.
normally bowen does there work
whats happening with the bons