Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

National Children's Hospital: Discussion

Mr. David Gunning:

How those matters will impact the project is very much the subject of our discussions with the contractor. We are in a reasonably good position in that we are working with a tier 1 international contractor with extensive capability in global procurement. That is a strong position to be in. That is not to say there will not be issues but we are in a good position. The concrete frame is practically completed. Most of the steel is on-site but some issues around partitioning and fit-out could arise. Those challenges are for the contractor to manage. That is what the contractor does and that is its responsibility. We want to minimise any impact those supply issues may have on the date by which the hospital will be substantially complete. It is certainly a hot topic.