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 |
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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 ![]() |
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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 ![]() |
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Minimum Area Required 5/6 Hectares | ||
Children’s Hospital | 2.4 Hectares ![]() |
16 Hectares ![]() |
Maternity Hospital | 1.26 Hectares ![]() |
5 Hectares ![]() |
Build Time | ![]() |
2.6 years ![]() |
Co Location to Adult Hospital | Yes ![]() |
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Public Transport | Excellent ![]() |
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