Minister expresses confidence in 'brand new executive' taking charge of children's hospital

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is 'refreshing the board', with two new members appointed within the last number of weeks, two when she became minister, and two more in the coming days

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill also defended the name given to the new hospital, which will be the National Children’s Hospital Ireland. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has affirmed her confidence in the executive team taking charge of the new national children's hospital.

When members of Children's Health Ireland (CHI) appeared before the health committee recently, a number of TDs and senators said they no longer had confidence in the team following a string of controversies including unnecessary hip surgeries at Temple Street and Cappagh hospitals.