Thirty-six computers stolen from unfinished National Children's Hospital in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating the theft of 36 computers from the unfinished site of the National Children's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. According to reports by RTÉ, the Irish Examiner, and the Independent, Children's Health Ireland disclosed that the computer equipment was taken over two days on July 30 and July 31. The Independent reported that the stolen equipment is valued at 36,000 euros. [1][2][3][4][5]

Children's Health Ireland confirmed the information in a parliamentary response to Áontú leader Peadar Tóibín. RTÉ and the Irish Examiner reported that the hospital's ICT team identified the missing equipment. RTÉ noted that the matter was subsequently reported to gardaí at Kilmainham, where an ongoing investigation is in progress. [1][3]

The Irish Examiner and RTÉ both reported that Children's Health Ireland stated the hospital site remains under the control of developer BAM until substantial completion. Following the disclosure, Áontú leader Peadar Tóibín questioned whether the state or BAM would cover the financial losses resulting from the thefts. [1][3]