St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar
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St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar
, Ireland
, is a hospital
which has specialised in treating cancer patients from throughout Ireland for over half a century. It is primary national centre for radiotherapy treatment. Opened in 1952, the Hospital was founded by the Cancer Association of Ireland on the recommendation of a consultative body set in place by the Minister for Health and Children. The main building was designed by the Irish architect Thomas Kennedy. He was awarded the RIAI Triennial Gold Medal
for the period 1950–52 by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
for his design of St. Luke’s Hospital.
and Beaumont Hospitals. In 2010 Mary Harney
, Minister for Health and Children, passed The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. This effectively winds down St. Luke's Hospital from 2014.
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Rathgar
Rathgar is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, lying about 3 kilometres south of the city centre.-Amenities:Rathgar is largely a quiet suburb with good amenities, including primary and secondary schools, nursing homes, child-care and sports facilities, and good public transport to the city centre...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, is a hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
which has specialised in treating cancer patients from throughout Ireland for over half a century. It is primary national centre for radiotherapy treatment. Opened in 1952, the Hospital was founded by the Cancer Association of Ireland on the recommendation of a consultative body set in place by the Minister for Health and Children. The main building was designed by the Irish architect Thomas Kennedy. He was awarded the RIAI Triennial Gold Medal
RIAI Triennial Gold Medal
The RIAI Triennial Gold Medal has been awarded since 1934 to the best building completed in the preceding three years by a member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland.- Recipients :...
for the period 1950–52 by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland founded in 1839, is the competent authority for architects and professional body for Architecture in the Republic of Ireland....
for his design of St. Luke’s Hospital.
Friends of St. Luke's
St. Luke's has been significantly funded over the last three decades by a dedicated charity, Friends of St. Luke's. The board of friends of St. Luke's is made up of volunteers, its chairman is Mr. Peter Byers, property developer.Recent history
The Department of Health and Children have decided to create cancer treatment centres of excellence in St. James'sSt. James's Hospital
St. James's Hospital , also known as SJH, is the largest university teaching hospital in Dublin, Ireland. Its academic partner is the University of Dublin...
and Beaumont Hospitals. In 2010 Mary Harney
Mary Harney
Mary Harney is a former Irish politician. She served as Tánaiste from 1997–2006, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 1997–2004, and as Minister for Health and Children from 2004 to 2011...
, Minister for Health and Children, passed The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. This effectively winds down St. Luke's Hospital from 2014.
Save St. Luke's Campaign
Since 2006 there has been a campaign to reverse the minister for health's decision to close St. Luke's. This campaign includes famous figures from the world of Irish politics that have had first hand experience of St. Luke's including Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn
Ruairi Quinn is an Irish Labour Party politician who has been Minister for Education and Skills since March 2011. He is currently a Teachta Dála for the Dublin South East constituency. He was Minister for Finance from 1994 to 1997, and leader of the Labour Party from 1997 to 2002.-Early...
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