24 specialists unite against children’s hospital site

PROMINENT medical practitioners who specialise in paediatrics have come out against the building of the new national children’s hospital in the middle of Dublin, saying it is not in the best interests of children.

The 24 medical specialists, who between them have worked in all three Dublin children’s and maternity hospitals, have signed a letter stating they support the view expressed this week by former heart surgeon, Maurice Neligan.

Mr Neligan said he had reconsidered his backing for the development after a visit to the proposed site beside the Mater Hospital.