Children in Hospital Ireland commends the Government’s commitment to the provision of a world class hospital for the children of Dublin and of the nation.

After 16 years waiting, the sick children of Ireland finally get good news today!

Welcoming today’s announcement that the construction of the new Children’s Hospital will go ahead, CEO Mary O’Connor said “We are delighted with this positive news. For over 16 years Children in Hospital Ireland has been highlighting the need for a new children’s hospital.”

The new hospital will deliver secondary care for the children of the greater Dublin area and will provide tertiary specialist care for children from all over the country who have serious and complex health needs.”

Today’s announcement recognises the pressing need that exists. Now we have to ensure the development remains on target and the hospital is completed by 2015”

Children in Hospital Ireland outlines how sick children and their families will benefit from the new hospital. 

• All services will be provided under one roof – no more ferrying between hospitals.
• There will be appropriate environments with play and educational facilities for patients from 0 to 18 years of age – for the first time teens will be able to be teens when in hospital.
• Parents and families will benefit from appropriate facilities and supports – the mattress on the floor will become a memory.
• Shared care and outreach programmes will mean children will be cared for closer to home – shorter hospital stays will be facilitated with local supports.
• New models of Paediatric Care will be put in place for the new hospital and for the whole country – the new hospital will be a hub for education and improving delivery of services nationally.
• Co-location will stimulate the creation of new protocols and processes to facilitate the transition from children’s to adult services.