The Dail's Public Accounts Committee revealed that the completion of a children's hospital project has been delayed to June 2026, marking the fifteenth delay in five years. NPHDB's David Gunning admitted he couldn't guarantee this latest timeline would be the last. During a heated exchange in the Dáil, Simon Harris, despite being criticized for perceived blame-shifting, defended his responsibility for the decisions made regarding the hospital, emphasizing the challenges of political accountability and the commitment to delivering a world-class healthcare facility for children. The situation highlights ongoing accountability issues in government project management.
David Gunning, Chief Executive of the NPHDB, indicated that the completion of the project has been delayed yet again, without assurance that this delay will be final.
Simon Harris emphasized his responsibility in political decisions, saying, 'I am responsible for bringing the decision to cabinet...and the easiest thing to do in politics...is never make a decision.'
Peadar Tóibín criticized Harris, stating 'Simon 'it wasn't me' Harris is what we have in front of us at the moment,' emphasizing a lack of accountability.
Harris countered Tóibín's remarks by asserting that accountability is a part of politics, stating 'nobody gets everything right in politics,' and challenging critics to deliver tangible results.
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