Department of Health refuses to provide update on children's hospital 

Department officials have told the Oireachtas Health Committee that they cannot provide an update on the cost or completion date of the national children's hospital.

The Department of Health is refusing to give any information on the cost or completion date of the national children's hospital.

Department officials have written to the Oireachtas Health Committee ahead of their appearance on Wednesday telling it that they cannot provide an update on the hospital, which has been dogged by controversy and delays.