Thursday 28th November 2019 saw Minister for Health, Simon Harris today join us at #OurNewHome and celebrate the opening of the new CRY Centre.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey. It was a day of celebration and incredibly emotional for everyone involved. We remembered all of our families who have been with us and supported us over the years.
The project represents a unique funding collaboration between CRY Ireland, Tallaght University Hospital and the Department of Health and a great example of partnership at work.
Speaking at the opening of CRY Ireland’s new cardiac screening centre, Minister Harris said: “I am delighted to be here today at the official opening of this new state-of-the-art facility that will help to save young lives. It is fantastic to see a unique public and private partnership with the Department of Health, CRY Ireland and Tallaght University Hospital for such an important and worthy cause. The opening of this new cardiac screening centre will deliver a much needed, modern facility to support families who have been affected by Sudden Cardiac Death.”
Tommy Fegan, Chairman of CRY Ireland welcomed Minister Harris to the opening of the new state-of-the-art CRY Screening Centre, “I would like to thank Minister Harris and Minister Patrick O’Donovan for being with us today to celebrate the opening of the CRY Centre. Thanks also Minister Patrick O’Donovan who has been an active supporter of CRY (Ireland), having witnessed the devastation caused by the sudden cardiac death of two young people in his home village of Monagea, Co Limerick. We are delighted with the Government’s support which has enabled us to expand our services. CRY (Ireland) is delighted that the partnership with Government and Tallaght University Hospital will enable to provide an even more efficient, free screening and assessment programme to families affected. We also plan to extend our Family Support Programme to offer emotional support to families suddenly bereaved by the loss of a young member of the family”.
