Analysis below taken from the Dr. Dolphin Report comparing the Governments’ suggested St. James Hospital Site to the Connolly Hospital Site (owned by the HSE) in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
ST. JAMES |
CONNOLLY |
|
| Traffic | Problem  |
Excellent  |
| Parking Costs per Car to buildSurface Multi floor Basement |
Problem €2,000 €5,000 €35,000 |
Excellent €2,000 |
| Local Road Network (1000 = 10,00 car trips per day) |
Very poor  |
Excellent |
| Minimal Access (Delay for patients) |
Problem |
Very Good |
| Helipad | Restricted |
Open |
| Pleasant Outlook | Inner City |
Sylvan |
| Attractive Landscaped Setting | No |
Lake, Trees, Acres of Grass |
| Parkland Setting | No |
Yes |
| Expansion over 40 years | Very Restricted |
Unlimited |
| Site clearance | Significant |
Nil |
| Design Team Procurement (EU) | 3 Months |
3 Months |
| Planning Process | 6 Months |
6 Months |
| Demolition Costs | Significant |
Nil |
| Construction | City Centre |
Greenfield (Quicker start and phased openings) |
| Minimum Area Required 5/6 Hectares | ||
| Children’s Hospital | 2.4 Hectares |
16 Hectares |
| Maternity Hospital | 1.26 Hectares |
5 Hectares |
| Build Time | 3 Years & Constant difficult access for Construction Vehicles |
2.6 years |
| Co Location to Adult Hospital | Yes |
Yes but needs time and investment to bring Connolly up to International Standard |
| Public Transport | Excellent |
No Luas, need to boost bus service |
