Fresh fears for more National Childrens Hospital delays as resignation of CHI chief ‘really problematic’ ahead of move [Video]

THE CEO of Children’s Health Ireland has handed in her resignation – sparking concerns about further delays to the move to the new National Children’s Hospital next year.

Chairman of the Board of CHI Dr Jim Browne today sent an email to all staff at CHI explaining that CEO Fiona Murphy has resigned from the position.

Ms Murphy was appointed interim CEO earlier this year after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly blocked CHI’s attempt to extend the term of former boss Eilish Hardiman for another term.

Eilish Hardiman led CHI since it was established in 2018 with policy stating that no chief exec should serve longer than two five-year terms.

CHI’s board wanted to appoint Ms Hardiman for another term but Minister Donnelly blocked this and instead she was moved to a newly …