The Government will consider “all options” to get a wing of the Rotunda Hospital for care of critically ill women and children back on track, the Tánaiste has said. The project would have provided for 80 extra hospital beds, alongside a new theatre and connection to the existing entrance and main hospital buildings. Mr Harris said he was “beyond disappointed” with the decision. Mr Harris said just because organisations have a right to place submissions objecting to projects, they should not feel obligated to do so. Asked if this would “enshrine inequality”, Mr Harris said he did not believe so.

Source: Irish Examiner February 15, 2026 20:06 UTC