Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
581. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to confirm the number of eating disorder beds to be provided in the new Children's Hospital; to confirm the expected opening date of the new Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20530/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe NPHDB considers the Q4 2024 substantial completion date, set out by BAM in its programme, to be achievable if the project is adequately resourced and managed by the contractor to meets its own timelines.
Once substantial completion is achieved, the hospital will be handed over to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) for a period of operational commissioning of at least 6 months.
In relation to the number of eating disorder beds in the new children’s hospital, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
