Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2024
425. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the process by which the new National Children's Hospital will be named; if he will consider naming it after Dr Kathleen Lynn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45562/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 engaged the services of a specialist marketing agency to undertake a branding exercise. The exercise methodology included engagement with patient families and youth groups.
This is currently under consideration by the National Oversight Group, following which the Government will be making a decision on the naming of the New Children’s Hospital in due course.
