A spokesperson for the Health Minister says that re-tendering the contract for the National Children's Hospital would only delay the project.
The comments come following a statement from developers BAM, offering to pull out of the contract, if asked to do so.
The latest figure in the overspending scandal at the hospital puts the cost at roughly 1.7 billion euro, up from 650 million euro originally.
Six Arrests Made Following Protest At Site Earmarked For Asylum Seekers In Newtown
Gardaí say they came under attack last night at the site of a house earmarked for asylum seekers in Newtownmountkennedy.
Extension Approved For Gaelscoil In Arklow
Arklow’s Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir has received approval from the Department of Education for the replacement of two porta cabins in need of repair.
IFA Say Dog Attacks In Wicklow Are Getting Worse
One in-calf heifer has been killed and a number of cattle are injured following a dog attack
Bray Library Gets 3 Million Euro Investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced €3 million in funding for Wicklow County Council’s Ballywaltrim Library.
Battery Electric DART For Wicklow Under Review.
The National Transport Authority has said the DART extension to Wicklow Town is still under active review
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