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‘Let’s ask BAM’ when children’s hospital will be complete, says health minister

‘Let’s ask BAM’ when children’s hospital will be complete, says health minister

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has hit out at the main contractor of the new National Children’s Hospital over when it will be completed.
Taxpayer being 'fleeced' by Naas hospital consultants, claims TD 

Taxpayer being 'fleeced' by Naas hospital consultants, claims TD 

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

A report revealed that the special clinics in Naas were not conducted outside the core business hours of the hospital
Health minister says claims by children’s hospital contractor ‘not credible’

Health minister says claims by children’s hospital contractor ‘not credible’

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

‘It is BAM’s responsibility to get its final 1 per cent done,’ Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said.
Children’s hospital contractor cites ‘design changes’ amid completion date doubt

Children’s hospital contractor cites ‘design changes’ amid completion date doubt

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

BAM has said it is ‘disappointed’ with remarks made by the Health Minister.
Health Minister casts doubt on Children’s Hospital completion date

Health Minister casts doubt on Children’s Hospital completion date

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The project is scheduled to finish in September, from an original completion date of August 2022.
Women suffer with more extreme distress during cancer diagnosis than men, data shows

Women suffer with more extreme distress during cancer diagnosis than men, data shows

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

The cancer burden is rising worldwide, with 20 million new diagnoses annually. Psychological needs of cancer patients are increasingly recognised, and psycho-oncology teams are developing.
Four people taken to hospital after fire at Wicklow restaurant

Four people taken to hospital after fire at Wicklow restaurant

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Emergency services were called to the scene on Castle Street shortly after 3.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Hospitals made nearly €19 million from parking fees last year

Hospitals made nearly €19 million from parking fees last year

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

'It's really about the cost of being sick, and it's unacceptable that hospitals are raking in €19 million when people are at their lowest ebb'
Radiographer temporarily banned from doing X-rays on under 18s over behaviour towards teen

Radiographer temporarily banned from doing X-rays on under 18s over behaviour towards teen

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

The radiographer was accused of looking at the teenager in a forward-facing manner whilst her back was against the X-ray board and later inviting her to look at her X-ray while she remained undressed.
Doctor admits professional misconduct over patient who suffered fatal brain injury

Doctor admits professional misconduct over patient who suffered fatal brain injury

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Ilankathir Sathivel appeared before a medical inquiry to face a series of allegations over his treatment of a patient at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
‘Crazy’ that Children’s Hospital deadline has been missed 15 times, Dáil hears

‘Crazy’ that Children’s Hospital deadline has been missed 15 times, Dáil hears

Thu, 22 May, 2025

The project had been due to be completed in June, but has been delayed until September.
Opening of National Children's Hospital delayed for the 15th time

Opening of National Children's Hospital delayed for the 15th time

Thu, 22 May, 2025

'It’s still not ready and with it already being delayed 15 times – a 16th time is very possible'
Report finds use of springs in child spine surgeries ‘wrong’

Report finds use of springs in child spine surgeries ‘wrong’

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

The surgeries were carried out by a surgeon at Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street hospital.
Pensioner assaulted while waiting in hospital settles case for €450,000

Pensioner assaulted while waiting in hospital settles case for €450,000

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The unprovoked attack changed the lives of Joseph and Patricia Hansard irretrievably, the High Court heard.
Health Minister ‘wasn’t pleased’ at hospital consultants weekend roster

Health Minister ‘wasn’t pleased’ at hospital consultants weekend roster

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

She said she wants to avoid the scenes of trolley congestion in hospitals across the country.
Number of paediatric health projects for cross-border collaboration – ministers

Number of paediatric health projects for cross-border collaboration – ministers

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

The pair discussed north-south co-operation on health and social care issues.
Paediatric surgeons raise ‘significant concerns’ over new hospital staffing levels

Paediatric surgeons raise ‘significant concerns’ over new hospital staffing levels

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Mary Lou McDonald said the new Children’s Hosptial will be ‘understaffed from day one’.
Minister for Health concerned about spike in trolley numbers after bank holiday

Minister for Health concerned about spike in trolley numbers after bank holiday

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

The Department of Health said patients waiting on trolleys rose from 253 on Saturday to more than 617 on Tuesday.
Work to begin on delayed €810m children’s hospital in Belfast

Work to begin on delayed €810m children’s hospital in Belfast

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

The 10-floor facility will be located within Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital site.
State ‘robustly’ challenging Children’s Hospital claims, Tánaiste says

State ‘robustly’ challenging Children’s Hospital claims, Tánaiste says

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

The Irish Independent claims developer BAM has submitted further construction claims worth €853 million.
Hospital secures key kit for sick children through bottle recycling scheme

Hospital secures key kit for sick children through bottle recycling scheme

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

The recycling drive was started by three porters and has seen almost €20,000 raised through the recycling of 123,000 bottles and cans
Woman found unresponsive in Cork street dies in hospital

Woman found unresponsive in Cork street dies in hospital

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

The woman, in her 30s, was found unresponsive in St Patrick’s Street on Sunday evening.
High Court allows man (60) to be transferred to nursing home against his wishes

High Court allows man (60) to be transferred to nursing home against his wishes

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

The High Court was previously told that it was 'very clear' the man does not want to go to a nursing home
Hospital doctor found guilty of professional misconduct over false declarations

Hospital doctor found guilty of professional misconduct over false declarations

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

A medical inquiry found a series of allegations proven against non-consultant hospital doctor, Mohamed Akasha, in relation to false declarations he made to the Medical Council
Stephen Donnelly ‘laser focused’ on opening new children’s hospital next year

Stephen Donnelly ‘laser focused’ on opening new children’s hospital next year

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

The hospital was originally scheduled to be completed in 2020 with a budget of €650 million
Children’s hospital developers ‘committed to June 2025 deadline’ – Donnelly

Children’s hospital developers ‘committed to June 2025 deadline’ – Donnelly

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

The Minister for Health said he had asked Bam for more workers to be put on site to help finish the job.
Children’s hospital is ‘hostage in negotiations’ with construction firm, board says

Children’s hospital is ‘hostage in negotiations’ with construction firm, board says

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

The State’s representative has accused the lead contractor of under resourcing the project.
Sinn Féin tells Government ‘the buck stops with you’ on hospital delay

Sinn Féin tells Government ‘the buck stops with you’ on hospital delay

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

The projected costs of the National Children’s Hospital have spiralled to €2.2 billion.
Sinn Féin TD brands Taoiseach’s remarks on Children’s Hospital ‘laughable’

Sinn Féin TD brands Taoiseach’s remarks on Children’s Hospital ‘laughable’

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

A Sinn Féin TD said the Government cannot say the State is being held to ransom over the hospital costs and then ‘wash their hands’ of it.
Government and contractor trade accusations over spiralling National Children's Hospital costs

Government and contractor trade accusations over spiralling National Children's Hospital costs

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

The Department of Health and construction form BAM clashed over the much-delayed National Children’s Hospital.
Over 500 patients had to wait at least an hour for ambulances this year

Over 500 patients had to wait at least an hour for ambulances this year

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

In some cases, delays of up to four hours were reported following calls to the National Ambulance Service
Young girl treated in hospital following dog attack in Co Kerry

Young girl treated in hospital following dog attack in Co Kerry

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Gardaí said the dog has since been destroyed by local veterinary services.
Man injured in Wicklow shooting

Man injured in Wicklow shooting

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

A man presented t0 hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Co Wicklow on Tuesday evening
Man receives apology from Cork University Hospital as he settles case for €2.1m

Man receives apology from Cork University Hospital as he settles case for €2.1m

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The apology from the hospital chief executive was read to the High Court on Thursday
Hospital overcrowding: 440 patients waiting for beds

Hospital overcrowding: 440 patients waiting for beds

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

The INMO's daily update said 351 patients were waiting in emergency departments, while 89 were in wards elsewhere in hospitals
More delays to National Children’s Hospital a ‘slow-moving car crash’ – TD

More delays to National Children’s Hospital a ‘slow-moving car crash’ – TD

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty was being used as ‘a pawn’ by the contractor to extract more public money for the scheme.
Further delay to National Children’s Hospital, committee to hear

Further delay to National Children’s Hospital, committee to hear

Thu, 30 May, 2024

The hospital board will tell the Public Accounts Committee that ‘all possible contractual levers are being applied’
Almost 600 patients waiting on trolleys in Irish hospitals

Almost 600 patients waiting on trolleys in Irish hospitals

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Over 3,000 patients have been left waiting on trolleys so far this month
Hospital overcrowding: More than 340 patients waiting for free bed

Hospital overcrowding: More than 340 patients waiting for free bed

Fri, 03 May, 2024

The most overcrowded hospital on Friday was University Hospital Limerick
Stephen Donnelly ‘fully expects’ new children’s hospital to be completed this year

Stephen Donnelly ‘fully expects’ new children’s hospital to be completed this year

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

The €2.2 billion hospital is projected to start treating children in 2025.
Four people rushed to hospital following collision in West Donegal

Four people rushed to hospital following collision in West Donegal

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

The two-car collision happened earlier on Friday on the N56 between Loughanure and Dungloe.
Court permits woman’s hospital detention for treatment of severe anorexia

Court permits woman’s hospital detention for treatment of severe anorexia

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

The High Court president made the orders to protect the woman's constitutional right to life.
President Michael D Higgins brought to hospital after feeling unwell

President Michael D Higgins brought to hospital after feeling unwell

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

While no urgent issue was found by paramedics, President Higgins, 82, was taken to a Dublin hospital for follow-up examinations.

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