#Children’s Hospital

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National Children's Hospital Ireland
Public procurement 'still heavily favours low-cost bids, even for high-risk projects'
BAM Ireland  says the approach leads to 'prolonged delivery timelines' and 'escalating costs'

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Fitting-out of children's hospital to begin next month but end date for construction not agreed, Dáil committee hears
Fitting-out of children's hospital to begin next month but end date for construction not agreed, Dáil committee hears
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill told the Oireachtas Health Committee it was not yet clear how long the fitting-out process could take, and there were no updates on costs, which are currently estimated at more than €2.2bn

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

'Significant progress' made in National Children’s Hospital's internal controls, State body claims
'Significant progress' made in National Children’s Hospital's internal controls, State body claims
The project first broke ground nine years ago and its budget has ballooned from less than €600m to its current estimate of €2.24bn

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Children’s hospital may begin treating patients next spring
Children’s hospital may begin treating patients next spring
HSE chief Bernard Gloster said 'you couldn't but be embarrassed by' 'failings between CHI and parents' but denied the CHI orthopaedic surgeries scandals were the cause of its planned merger into the HSE

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

CHI hospitals to transfer to HSE control by 2027 in major restructuring
CHI hospitals to transfer to HSE control by 2027 in major restructuring
Families and advocacy groups demand transparency after Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill confirms CHI hospitals will be absorbed into HSE by 2027

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Clodagh Finn: If only we had hospital builder Madam Steevens in today's world
Clodagh Finn: If only we had hospital builder Madam Steevens in today's world
The indefatigable Grizelda Steevens managed to get Ireland’s first public hospital up and running in 1733

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Disabled people facing price hikes
Letters to the Editor: ‘Lessons learnt’ does not cut it any more
One reader lauds the eloquence of Fergus Finlay's anger, while another rues the missed opportunity to name the National Children's Hospital in memory of Dr Kathleen Lynn

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Minister expresses confidence in 'brand new executive' taking charge of children's hospital
Minister expresses confidence in 'brand new executive' taking charge of children's hospital
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is 'refreshing the board', with two new members appointed within the last number of weeks, two when she became minister, and two more in the coming days

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Report into CHI waiting list will be referred to An Garda Síochána
Report into CHI waiting list will be referred to An Garda Síochána
It is believed that the 2021 report found that treatment for seriously ill children was delayed, and that a toxic culture existed in the department under examination

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Irish housing
TD calls for suspensions in light of CHI audit of children's hip ops
People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy said those involved in possibly unnecessary procedures should be suspended from carrying out further osteotomies

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Children's spinal surgeries concerns
CHI boss 'not at liberty' to discuss settlement with former chief executive Eilish Hardiman, PAC told
Lucy Stewart told the Public Accounts Committee she 'wasn't there' when decision was made that Ms Hardiman would retain her €177,000 salary despite moving to a new role

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Parents go abroad for answers Government won't give them about children’s hip surgery, Dáil hears
Parents go abroad for answers Government won't give them about children’s hip surgery, Dáil hears
Pearse Doherty tells Dáil of one mother who contacted Children’s Health Ireland 30 times in five weeks and heard nothing until her solicitor got involved

Thu, 15 May, 2025

ANN HIGGINS
Why school can be the best medicine for children in hospital 
Teaching sick children in hospital is not without its unique challenges, writes Sarah Horgan

Tue, 13 May, 2025

National Children's Hospital Ireland
Ronald McDonald House charity to spend €66m on new €28.47m facility
Work is currently advanced on the 52 ensuite-bedroom Ronald McDonald House

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Children's hospital is almost ready — but questions remain about managing the transition
Children's hospital is almost ready — but questions remain about managing the transition
Incorporating Crumlin, Temple Street, and Tallaght children's hospitals into the NCH may be a bigger challenge than the eye-watering cost

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Temple Street scandal: how non-medical springs were implanted in children with scoliosis
Temple Street scandal: how non-medical springs were implanted in children with scoliosis
A litany of errors has destroyed confidence in CHI, putting a cloud over the new hospital

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

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HSE approves 'record' €1.33bn capital budget including €104m for Cork projects
The budget for building and equipping healthcare facilities this year includes €107.5m for Limerick, the bulk of which will be invested in University Hospital Limerick

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Strain of merging three children’s hospitals a factor in Children’s Health Ireland crisis, says Hiqa
Strain of merging three children’s hospitals a factor in Children’s Health Ireland crisis, says Hiqa
Sean Egan, Hiqa director of healthcare regulation recalled interviewing clinical directors who 'reeled off' lists of new responsibilities they have thanks to the new hospital on top of their patients’ care

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

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Sacking CHI board would not help in any shape or form, Taoiseach says
It comes after Labour said the CHI board “must go” in the wake of a report into the experimental use of non-medical grade springs in child spine surgeries at CHI Temple Street

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review
Spinal surgeries amounted to 'unauthorised experimentation', say children's families 
unauthorised spring devices disintegrated inside the children, which meant further surgical intervention was needed

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Body behind €2.2bn National Children’s Hospital paid building contractor €107m
Body behind €2.2bn National Children’s Hospital paid building contractor €107m
The National Paediatric Health Development Board paid the €107m to BAM in July 2024 after the contractor initiated court proceedings

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

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Sharp rise in hospital cancellations 'shameful'
Paediatric surgeons have expressed 'significant concerns' around staffing levels

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Children's hospital on track for summer completion with €2.24bn price tag
Children's hospital on track for summer completion with €2.24bn price tag
The hospital is not expected to start receiving patients until spring 2026

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Poisoned chalice: The challenges facing ministers in health, mental health, and disability
Poisoned chalice: The challenges facing ministers in health, mental health, and disability
Politicians in these portfolios can make a difference to people’s lives in a very real way, but will they live up to their roles?

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

'I don’t get any pain when I’m playing': Dancer and camogie player is a scoliosis success story
'I don’t get any pain when I’m playing': Dancer and camogie player is a scoliosis success story
11-year-old Helen Gleeson's parents are delighted with her progress — but they also offer support for parents who face delays getting scoliosis treatment

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Tánaiste: Resignation of CHI chief will not delay children's hospital
Tánaiste: Resignation of CHI chief will not delay children's hospital
Micheál Martin has denied that the departure of Fiona Murphy will impact the opening of the hospital after members of the opposition raised serious concerns around the lack of staffing plans for the new facility

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: 'If your child has cancer you don't need the extra stress of chasing a bed' 
Election 2024: 'If your child has cancer you don't need the extra stress of chasing a bed' 
My message to the next Dáil: Clare mother Agnes O’Shaughnessy says her son Alex, who has cancer, and a generation of sick children have been let down by the delays to complete the new children's hospital

 Listen | Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

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Construction company behind National Children's Hospital posts 78% increase in pre-tax profit 
Construction company behind National Children's Hospital posts 78% increase in pre-tax profit 
The company said that although turnover was down 34% compared to last year, the focus on 'fewer but better quality projects' has started to yield 'positive operating results'

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Children's Hospital development board chief has €23k Harvard tuition fees paid by the State
Children's Hospital development board chief has €23k Harvard tuition fees paid by the State
The newly appointed chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Mairead Farrell has now called on board members to urgently come before it to answer outstanding questions about the project

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Chair of development board 'hoping' contractors meeting will speed up children's hospital
Chair of development board 'hoping' contractors meeting will speed up children's hospital
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has admitted the Government will not be spending any more money on the project

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Children's hospital contractor 'committed' to June 2025 completion date, says Health Minister
Children's hospital contractor 'committed' to June 2025 completion date, says Health Minister
the hospital now expected to set the State back over €2.2bn

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

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€9m plan for phone pouches in schools 'a scandalous waste of public money'
Mary Lou McDonald wrote to Taoiseach Simon Harris on Thursday to insist on the 'immediate withdrawal' of the budgetary proposal 

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Mum says the costs of hospital delays include children’s dignity and rights
Mum says the costs of hospital delays include children’s dignity and rights
A mother whose now adult son was a patient of children's hospitals tells Niamh Griffin that excellent care is fading away under the strain of overcrowding and staff shortages

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Simon Harris says National Children’s Hospital debacle is not his fault
Simon Harris says National Children’s Hospital debacle is not his fault
As health minister, Simon Harris signed off on the construction of the hospital but has now moved to distance himself from the project

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

New National Children's Hospital Site
Striking tradespeople to picket site of National Children's Hospital
The tradespeople are seeking restoration of payment for the first hour of travel time

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

National children's hospital
BAM hits back at 'ill-informed and incorrect allegations' over children's hospital 
In a lengthy statement, BAM said its priority is to deliver the hospital 'for the benefit of the children of Ireland and their families as quickly as possible'

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

BAM refusing to provide adequate staffing levels at NCH site, committee hears 
BAM refusing to provide adequate staffing levels at NCH site, committee hears 
The long-delayed project is now expected to cost the State €2.2bn, with the hospital board insisting the price will not be inflated further

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Children's hospital development board faces grilling by Oireachtas committee
Children's hospital development board faces grilling by Oireachtas committee
Seán Crowe also said health committee members will likely push for Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to appear before them in the near future

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Parents say little has changed, a year since CHI spinal care controversy erupted
Parents say little has changed, a year since CHI spinal care controversy erupted
Co-founder of parents' support group calls for full transparency about Children’s Health Ireland as hundreds of children wait for spinal surgery 

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns
Sinn Féin tells Government ‘the buck stops with you’ on hospital delay
Ministers say the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has responsibility for engaging with lead contractor BAM on behalf of the Government

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Report raises doubts over CHI's ability to move to new National Children's Hospital
Report raises doubts over CHI's ability to move to new National Children's Hospital
One of the issues the report sets out issues within CHI is the lack of permanent senior management at the hospital group

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro
We'll get a hospital eventually. How it was delivered will come back to haunt Simon Harris
An infamously late and grossly over-budget children's hospital is better than no hospital. Yeah, we get it. But questions about how it was delivered so badly are going to hang over all concerned

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

National children's hospital
Taoiseach: State won't be a 'pushover' in relation to new National Children's Hospital
Simon Harris: 'What we need now is for the job to be finished' 

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

National children's hospital
BAM rejects claim it is 'holding State to ransom' over National Children's Hospital
The contractor added that decisions by independent conciliators have extended the completion date of the hospital by 16 months

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

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