When asked by Labour’s Alan Kelly if anyone from Children's Health Ireland, the National Paediatric Hospital Development or the Department of Health wanted to contradict his suggestion that the hospital will cost “substantially over €2bn', there was silence in the room.
The new National Children’s Hospital may not be operational until January 2026 if work on the project continues at the current pace, officials have told TDs.
CHI also confirmed that it will be “at least” April 2025 until the new hospital will be able to start treating children. David Gunning, Chief Office of the NPHDB, confirmed that contractors BAM have indicated that the hospital will be at substantial completion by October 29 2024.Mr Gunning said that while the NPHDB has seen “encouraging signs” on how the project is progressing, he believes more resources are required on site.
Eilish Hardiman, CEO of CHI, said that it will take “at least six months” for the group to fit out the hospital so that it is ready for patients.
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