Since 2014, The HSE Has Paid Children’s Hospital Builder BAM €100m For Various Hospital Projects

Deputy Murphy said she asked if the projects were completed on budget and on time but has not yet received a response.

Figures obtained by Kfm show a series of high-value contracts between the Health Service Executive (HSE) and BAM Ireland, detailing the financial scope and timelines of major healthcare infrastructure projects.

The construction company recently asked the Government to pay €25m for a job at the National Children's Hospital which had cost them €200,000 to carry out.

Figures released to Kildare North TD Catherine Murphy show how BAM has been paid almost €100m to deliver several projects since 2014.

Deputy Murphy said she asked if the projects listed below were completed on budget and on time but has not yet received a response.

The information provided outlines several key projects undertaken by BAM Ireland on behalf of the HSE.

Below is a breakdown of the project names, years, and expenditures:

1. National Plan for Radiation Oncology Phase 2 - Enabling Works, Cork University Hospital (HSE Southern Area, 2014): €8,751,123.72 (Excl. VAT)

2. Waterford Regional Hospital - Replacement Ward & Palliative Care (HSE South Eastern Area, 2017-2020): €24,819,998.98 (Excl. VAT)

3. Killarney Mental Health Residential Unit (HSE Southern Area, 2014-2018): €10,751,708.61 (Excl. VAT)

4. St Lomans Mental Health Residential Unit (HSE Midland Area, 2014-2019): €5,999,990.00 (Excl. VAT)

5. Kerry General Hospital - A&E Extension (HSE Southern Area, 2015): €728,005.26 (Excl. VAT)

6. National Plan for Radiation Oncology Phase II, Cork University Hospital (HSE Southern Area, 2017-2020): €26,900,000.01 (Excl. VAT)

7. National Plan for Radiation Oncology Phase 2 - Enabling Works, University Hospital Galway (HSE Western Area, 2014-2020): €16,091,293.26 (Excl. VAT)

The total expenditure for the listed projects is €94,042,119.84

Overview of figures

In a letter issued to Deputy Murphy, the HSE outlined how their ability to provide extensive historical financial records was limited by a number of factors.

While the HSE's SAP system has recorded project-related financial data since 2012, earlier data is incomplete due to changes in personnel and project management practices.

To respond comprehensively, the HSE noted, Capital & Estates used available data spanning from 2012 onward, with a focus on expenditures exceeding €500,000.

Deputy Murphy said she asked if the projects listed above were completed on budget and on time but has not yet received a response.