National Children's Hospital

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Questions (341, 347)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

341. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the total number of parking spaces to be provided at the new National Children's Hospital campus; the projected staffing levels for the campus; the number of parking spaces that are reserved or allocated for senior management, consultants, or administrative personnel; whether any assessment has been carried out regarding the adequacy and allocation of parking provision for staff, families, shift workers, on-call personnel, technical support staff, and emergency operational requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38535/26]

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Peadar Tóibín

Question:

347. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of car parking spaces to be provided at the National Children's Hospital for staff, patients and visitors; the basis on which this level of provision was determined; whether it aligns with projected staffing levels and patient volumes; and the plans to address identified shortfalls, particularly for shift workers, on-call staff and families travelling long distances. [38543/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 347 together.

As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.