Taoiseach Simon Harris officially opens New NRH, Phase 1
September 11, 2024
An Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially opened the new National Rehabilitation Hospital (Phase One).
It was a day of celebration for Patients, Staff and the Board of Management at the National Rehabilitation Hospital as Taoiseach Simon Harris officially opened Phase One of the three-phase redevelopment project, on 9th September 2024.
The multi award-winning rehabilitation hospital is a country-first, to accommodate the complex needs of patients requiring specialist rehabilitation services.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said: “The work of the staff of the National Rehabilitation Hospital has always been world class. Now, it’ll be done in a purpose-designed, purpose-built and state-of-the-art facility.
“This unique project will allow staff to deliver dedicated services and therapies to patients in a brilliant setting. I know this project will only enhance the extraordinary work of the hospital and I want to thank the board, management, staff for providing this critical care to those in need.”
L-R Prof Jacinta Morgan, NRH Clinical Director, June Stanley, Interim CEO, Deputy Cormac Devlin TD, Kieran Fleck, Chairman NRH, Prof Áine Carroll, Professor of Integrated Care and Improvement; Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
NRH Chairman, Mr Kieran Fleck commented:
“We are delighted to welcome the Taoiseach back today on this happy occasion to formally mark the opening of Phase 1 of the new world class National Rehabilitation Hospital”.
Addressing the audience comprising many of the hospital’s patients and staff members as well as invited guests, the Chairman said “Thank you all for your patience, and to you Taoiseach, for staying with us on what has been, and continues to be, a life enhancing journey to provide a world class hospital for staff and to those who most deserve the delivery of rehabilitation services on a national and indeed all-island basis.
Phase one of the three-phase major Capital Development has been a joint enterprise supported by the HSE and the NRH Foundation. It was delivered on time and within budget.
The design of the new hospital is patient-centred and is based on the principles of empowerment, dignity, privacy and choice.
The redevelopment and architectural design follows intensive research into the best evidence -based rehabilitation services and facilities internationally. Every aspect of the design reflects and meets the needs of our specialist staff in providing specialist complex rehabilitation services.
Mr Fleck added “This hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, has delivered for over a 100 years essential medical care to those most in need and will continue to do so with the State’s assistance into the future as it moves from governance under a Trust to a Company Limited by Guarantee”.
In concluding, the Taoiseach said “Today is a day of celebration. A day of personal celebration to those of you who have made huge progress in your own recovery journey, and to those of you who are beginning that, to know that there is light, that there is a hope, it’s a day of celebration for this incredible institution that is the NRH. And it’s also a day to look forward with confidence. Let’s now move confidently to the next step together.”
The Taoiseach met and chatted with many patients and staff on his tour of the new hospital
“I am delighted to see first-hand the incredible service provided to patients here and to officially open phase 1…