The Health Service Executive (HSE) has requested that Cork University Hospital (CUH) suppress job postings as the hospital faces a shortage of more than 1,000 staff. The request was made in a letter from the hospital's CEO, who warned that the staffing shortfall could jeopardise patient safety as winter approaches. The letter highlighted concerns over the ability to maintain safe care levels with the current workforce deficit. The HSE's request reflects the broader national challenge of recruiting and retaining healthcare staff amid increasing demand.