Angry Taoiseach calls for resumption of work on new National Children’s Hospital

The Taoiseach has said he is angry and annoyed by further delays to the construction of the National Children’s Hospital.

“Why is it the children’s hospital site one of the few if only sites that work hasn’t recommenced? Work has recommenced on construction sites all across the country. People have gone back to building. It’s unacceptable in my view what’s happened here.” “I’m angry about this and I think they should get back on site.” Mr Martin would not be drawn on contractual matters, or whether the State would seek to re-tender the project if a resolution with BAM could not be reached.

The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board said on Thursday Bam Ireland should return to the site “without delay” and the matter should be put to the dispute management process in the meantimeThe Taoiseach also confirmed that face-coverings would become mandatory on public transport from Monday, with regulations being signed in tonight.

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Face masks on public transport to become compulsory from next weekTaoiseach Micheál Martin announced the new measure this afternoon.
Source: thejournal_ie - 🏆 32. / 50 Read more »

Paschal Donohoe says it's 'frustrating' to see another costs row over National Children's HospitalFinance Minister Paschal Donohoe says it's 'frustrating and disappointing' to see another National Children's Hospital costs row
Source: thejournal_ie - 🏆 32. / 50 Read more »

Lack of Covid-19 compensation unfair, says children’s hospital contractorConstruction on €1.7bn site yet to resume as Bam Ireland claims restrictions make delays inevitable
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »