The Taoiseach has refused to confirm whether the Government is expecting a surge in the cost of the new National Children’s Hospital, saying it would be a “mistake” and “foolhardy” to estimate the final price.
Micheal Martin claimed it would not be “advantageous to the taxpayer” to give an ultimate cost of the project because of outstanding legal claims.
It was reported on Wednesday that the HSE and the board overseeing the project have been told to bring the end costs to the Government, and that ministers are preparing for the final price.
