Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he 'fully expects' the contractors building the National Children's Hospital to complete construction by the end of this year and hand it over to that State for commissioning.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he"fully expects" the contractors building the National Children's Hospital to complete construction by the end of this year and hand it over to that State for commissioning.
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The facility, which is due to be completed by autumn of next year, will provide accommodation for 52 families of children who are being treated in the hospital.
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