National Children's Hospital

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Questions (490)

David Cullinane

Question:

490. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of naming the new children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8707/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy Stephen Donnelly)

The New Children’s Hospital project remains the most significant capital investment programme undertaken in the healthcare system in Ireland. It will provide world-class, state of the art facilities where our healthcare professionals will deliver optimal care, leading to better health outcomes for all. This is a much-needed and much-deserved investment in our children and young people.

I acknowledge the importance of the naming of the New Children’s Hospital, which is a key enabler in the strategic reform of healthcare services for children and young people for generations to come.

Children’s Health Ireland is undertaking a branding process, following which the Government will be making a decision on the naming of the New Children’s Hospital in due course.