Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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22. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on plans to relocate the Rotunda Hospital to the Connolly Hospital campus in Blanchardstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34325/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The proposed relocation of the Rotunda hospital is at an early stage. As with all major capital developments, this project will need to progress through a series of approval stages. This is in keeping with the Infrastructure Guidelines, published in December 2023.

In the meantime, the Government is investing to ensure the Rotunda continues to deliver quality care.

For example, the hospital budget has increased to €109 million in 2025. This is an increase of 47% or €35 million since 2020.

A planned new Critical Care Wing will provide significant upgrades to the site. These include additional NICU capacity, single room beds, and a new theatre.

The HSE has purchased an additional building – Hampson House – to extend the Rotunda’s capacity. Hampson House was officially opened in January. Over 100,000 outpatient and ambulatory patients are expected to attend each year.

I was delighted to visit the Rotunda earlier this month, launching a NICU resource for parents. This reflects continuing commitment to providing the best service for families. The Government will continue to support the Rotunda to ensure that it can meet the needs of the women, infants and families it serves.

The Programme for Government 2025 contains a commitment to developing a successor to the National Maternity Strategy. This will consider the future delivery of maternity services.