Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 June 2018
82. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the future plans for Crumlin children’s hospital once the new national children’s hospital is operational; if consideration has been given to making it an elective only hospital or for other health or medical purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27852/18]
View answerThe new children's hospital on the campus shared with St James's Hospital, is scheduled to become operational in 2022. Until such time as all inpatient services transfer to the new hospital, they will continue to be provided in the facilities on the site of Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin.
The potential future uses to which the Crumlin land and buildings, or the proceeds of same, can be put for the benefit of children’s services is under consideration. No decision has been taken on this as yet.
