Religious Sisters Of Charity Claims State Never Approached It To Discuss Buying New National Maternity Hospital Land
It's despite politicians being told several attempts had been made to purchase the Dublin site from the order
The Irish Times also reports the cost of the project is now expected to reach 800 million euro - up from an original estimate of 150 million.
The Tanaiste has acknowledged "problems" with the project - while the Taoiseach says the hospital should be owned by the public.
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond says the ongoing issues are concerning:
"I am disappointed it's dragging on, but I think, certainly, what the Taoiseach, and indeed the Tánaiste, said during the week is a fair reflection of the political mood. Hopefully we can start to see a bit more resolution."
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries