Simon Harris says National Children’s Hospital debacle is not his fault

Taoiseach Simon Harris criticised 'political opponents' for the 'blurring of the timeline for political purposes' regarding the development of the national children's hospital. Picture: BAM

The Taoiseach has rejected the idea that he bears responsibility for the National Children’s Hospital debacle, saying “timelines are being blurred” by political opponents.

As minister for health, Simon Harris signed off on the construction of the hospital, but has now moved to distance himself from the project, which has seen costs balloon to more than €2.2bn and the completion deadline extended to 2026.