Tánaiste: Resignation of CHI chief will not delay children's hospital

Jennifer Whitmore of the Social Democrats said Ms Murphy's resignation to take up another role raises 'very serious questions' about the management and staffing of the hospital.

The resignation of the interim chief executive of Children's Health Ireland (CHI) will not further delay the opening of the National Children's Hospital, the Tánaiste has insisted.

Micheál Martin has denied that the departure of Fiona Murphy will impact the opening of the hospital after members of the opposition raised serious concerns around the lack of staffing plans for the new facility.