Special needs centre closes as school struggles with building delays

Special needs centre closes as school struggles with building delays

Scoil Oilibhéir, a primary school in Cork City’s Ballyvolane, has been forced to permanently close its special educational needs centre, Cill Barra, due to severe structural issues that make the building unsafe for students and teachers. The 35-year-old prefabricated building, which housed 13 teachers, was deemed structurally unsound by a consultant engineer. In a letter … Read more

New setback: Children's hospital opening pushed to 2026

New setback: Children’s hospital opening pushed to 2026

The long-awaited National Children’s Hospital faces another delay, with its opening potentially postponed until 2026. This latest setback comes as a blow to families across Ireland who have been eagerly anticipating the state-of-the-art facility. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly recently received reports of further construction delays, casting doubt on the previously estimated completion date. Last September, … Read more