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PAC Criticises Lack Of Final Cost For Construction Of New National Children's Hospital.

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The Chair of the Committee, Brian Stanley says they're being "strung along".

The Public Accounts Committee has criticised the Department of Health for failing to provide a final figure for the cost and timeline of the new National Children's Hospital.

The Chair of the Committee, Brian Stanley says they're being "strung along".

Kildare North Social Democrat TD, Catherine Murphy, is PAC Deputy Chair.

The Department of Health previously told the PAC in writing that the issues of costs and timelines regarding the hospital are commercially sensitive, and must remain confidential for an extended period.

Health Economist in Cork University business School, Brian Turner thinks the Government is afraid to say a figure

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