Developers BAM launch five new cases in  National Children's Hospital contract dispute

The case was adjourned for a week to allow for discussions between BAM Building Ltd and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board

The project, originally expected to cost just under €1billion, is now expected to cost more than €2.2bn. File Picture: PA

Five sets of proceedings over the contract for the National Children's Hospital on the St James Hospital Campus in Dublin have been entered into the fast track Commercial Court.

The proceedings are brought by the builders, BAM Building Ltd of Kill, Co Kildare, against the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board.