Operating theatre floors in children's hospital replaced three times due to 'poor workmanship'

Other issues reported by the Department of Health include compliance and certification concerns in the 244 bathroom pods within the hospital
There are currently 2,057 defects remaining within the hospital, with the briefing note saying these are being added and closed amid inspections from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB). File picture: PA

There are currently 2,057 defects remaining within the hospital, with the briefing note saying these are being added and closed amid inspections from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB). File picture: PA

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 - 06:00
Tadgh McNally

Multiple operating theatre floors in the National Children’s Hospital were replaced three times due to “poor workmanship and oversight of works” by Bam, the Department of Health has said.

Documents provided to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by the department allege multiple ongoing issues with the delivery of the new children’s hospital, particularly around the so-called ‘hot block’ on Level 2.

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