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The Minister for Health must immediately clarify if and when he became aware of a confidential report, which raises serious questions about the HSE\u2019s readiness to commission and operate the National Children\u2019s Hospital, according to Social Democrats health spokesperson R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the Minister has been extremely keen to foist all the blame on developer BAM for the chaos and uncertainty surrounding ongoing delays to the project, a report prepared by consultants KPMG suggests that the HSE hasn\u2019t got its own house in order in terms of its preparedness for the opening of the hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe report highlights gaps in senior leadership teams, a lack of clarity around the future operating model and resourcing of the hospital, as well as a drift in completion dates.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf particular concern is the absence of a permanent CEO for the new hospital, while staff at the three existing children\u2019s hospitals are understandably\u00a0having to prioritise day-to-day patient care over commissioning activity for the new facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs this report dates back to April of this year, the Minister must urgently clarify when he first had sight of it and outline if any measures have been taken since to address the serious shortcomings identified.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis report is another shameful chapter in the National Children\u2019s Hospital saga and represents a parallel controversy for the Government that could lead to further delays and cost overruns for this shambolic project.\u201d<\/p>\n

September 24, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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