National Children's Hospital for City Centre

Wednesday the 15th of February 2006

The Government has decided on the Mater Hospital site as the location of the National Children's Hospital as proposed by the Health Service Executive.

This is a very welcome decision as it locates this national facility at the centre of the public transport system and thus will be easily accessible to the majority of citizens.

"It is indeed very welcome news for city centre" according DCBA Chairman, Basil Good who went on to say "the policy of linking up facilities and public transport is critical for the quality of life for citizens in the future as the economy and population grows. The commitment that the National Children's Hospital will be a multi denominational and pluralist in character is important and reflects the changing nature of our society".