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Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is a very important figure on which we would like to have visibility if there are going to be cost overruns. CHI is before the Committee of Public Accounts. This has implications for the taxpayer and we are seeking information on that. I would ask that we get a note from CHI regarding the breakdown of costs.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I will move on to Mr. Gunning with regard to the contract compliance programme that was submitted to the board by the contractor, BAM. It eventually got one in mid-July. Did the board have any concerns from the one that was submitted in July?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What were the concerns?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What changes?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is Mr. Gunning happy and satisfied with the new programme?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Gunning is saying it can be-----

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Gunning is expecting 100% compliance with this new programme, and if not will there be-----

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Has the board implemented sanctions or penalties for any variance in the programme?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: We have seen delivery commitments time and time again and we have failed to achieve them. What is different with this programme?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Again, that contract fell out of compliance in 2021 and we are in October 2023.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: In 2021.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Okay.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is the board satisfied with the current activity on site and the productivity from the contractor?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is not the question.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: When will you get there?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: How is the board tracking progress? Is it weekly, monthly or daily?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the cost, and we have talked about costs numerous times at this committee, the most recent information is that it is €1.73 billion. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What is-----

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What is Mr. Gunning's current estimate of the remaining payments to which the board is already committed?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: We are aware of that.