Government vows to push ahead with Rotunda critical-care wing despite planning block

"Unit refused by An Coimisiún Pleanála based on heritage issues"

"The Coalition is determined to push ahead with plans for a critical-care wing at the Rotunda maternity hospital despite An Coimisiún Pleanála overturning permission."

"The Government is now looking at harnessing the Critical Infrastructure Bill to override the planning block at one of Europe's busiest maternity facilities."

An Coimisiún Pleanála refused permission for a unit at the Rotunda on heritage grounds. The Coalition remains determined to proceed with a critical-care wing at the Rotunda maternity hospital despite the refusal. The Government is considering using the Critical Infrastructure Bill to override the planning block and advance the project. The Rotunda ranks among Europe’s busiest maternity facilities, intensifying the need for expanded critical-care capacity. Heritage protection considerations are central to the planning dispute, creating tension between conservation requirements and urgent health infrastructure demands.

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