New purpose built crèche for Tallaght Hospital – Keane

A new purpose built crèche is to be established at Tallaght Hospital in conjunction with the new Paediatric Satellite Centre. “This is the culmination of a successful campaign to get a high quality purpose built childcare facility in the hospital”, says Fine Gael Dublin South- West Senator Cáit Keane.

“I have been working hard for over a year at securing a purpose built crèche for Tallaght Hospital and I am delighted to confirm that it is now going ahead after a decision this week of the Board of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board.

“This is fantastic news for parents who use the crèche, the staff and the wider workforce of the hospital.  Whereas the pre-fab crèche on site has served its purpose for many years it was at risk of closure last year. It is fantastic now to see that the children will be accommodated in a new high quality purpose built facility.

“Projects such as this have been my absolute priority since getting involved in politics. During my time as a member of South Dublin County Council (SDCC), I instigated the establishment of a crèche facility, making SDCC the first Local Authority in Ireland to provide childcare facilities. I understand first-hand the importance of providing childcare facilities in the workplace and, in particular, in a large workplace like Tallaght Hospital.”