Harris defends cost of Children's Hospital as bill soars past €1.4 billion

Construction costs for the facility have jumped to over €1.4 billion in recent months - and could increase further.

Harris defends cost of Children's Hospital as bill soars past €1.4 billion
Sat, 29 Dec, 2018 - 07:48
Digital Desk staff

The Health Minister has defended the rising cost of the new National Children's Hospital.

Construction costs for the facility have jumped to over €1.4 billion in recent months - and could increase further.

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