The Government has accused construction firm Bam of seeking to “blur the timelines” for completion of the National Children’s Hospital, as a further delay was confirmed. Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill criticised Bam as a revised completion date is now not expected for another three weeks. The delay was confirmed by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Baord (NPHDB), saying it had been informed of the delay by Bam on Tuesday. These claims are not reflected on the ground, work completion rates, nor in any verifiable information provided to the minister." “Responsibility for delivering this project sits squarely with Bam Ireland and the State will not reduce the pressure or dilute that accountability."

Source: Irish Examiner March 26, 2026 12:24 UTC