Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
792. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board since it made its decision to pursue legal action against a company (details supplied); his views on the action being taken by the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5251/20]
View answerOfficials in my Department engage with the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) on a regular basis. I have been informed by my officials that the NPHDB, which is the statutory body responsible for the design, build and equipping of the new children’s hospital, has commenced a High Court action in relation to the company mentioned by the Deputy. The decision to issue proceedings rests with the NPHDB. As the matter is now before the Courts I do not wish to say anything that could in any way prejudice those proceedings.
