The construction of Ireland's new National Children's Hospital is facing further delays and cost overruns. The Department of Health has revealed that contractor BAM is seeking an additional €853 million to finish the project. While the construction is expected to be completed this year, the commissioning of health services will not be ready until 2026. The Health Minister has pledged to contest any attempts by BAM to inflate the cost of the project.
The Department of Health has since been told construction company BAM will seek an additional €853 million to finish the job.The State will contest any attempt by BAM to inflate the cost of the building the new Children’s Hospital, the Health Minister has promised.The Department of Health has since been told construction company BAM will seek an additional €853 million to finish the job.
Minister Carroll MacNeill said while the construction process will likely be finished this year, the commissioning of health services means it will not be ready for patients until 2026. “So, that could be as early as December 2025, it is clinically not advised to move children during the winter period.
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