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Patient update: Industrial action - Wednesday 14th October 2026

Industrial action is taking place at St. Vincent’s University Hospital today, Wednesday 14th October, as part of nationwide industrial action.

Our Emergency Department remains open and urgent and emergency care continues to be provided. Some scheduled appointments, procedures and other hospital services may be affected. Patients are advised to follow any instructions received directly from the hospital. Where appointments or procedures are affected, the relevant hospital teams will provide further information.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disruption and thank patients and their families for their patience and understanding. We will provide further updates if there are significant changes to hospital services.

Visiting Times

Visiting guidelines remain in place for your safety and the safety of our patients and staff. Please visit our dedicated page for further information.

Find out about our patient property drop-off service.

Useful Numbers

General Enquiries
(01) 221 4000
Admissions
(01) 221 4643
Emergency Department
(01) 221 4358
Patient Accounts
(01) 221 4439

Directions

Our hospital is located in Elm Park, Dublin 4

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If you wish to drive please read about our parking options.

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It’s not always easy to find your way around St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Our interactive hospital map is there to help and guide you in the right direction.

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Emergency Department

Find out more and meet the team behind one of Ireland’s busiest emergency departments.

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News

€1.25m Irish research programme investigates whether donor skin could provide an early warning of organ rejection

A pioneering €1.25 million Irish research programme is investigating whether a small patch of donor skin could provide an early warning of organ rejection. Led by Professor Róisín Dolan at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Sentinel Study Ireland aims to bring a hidden immune response into view.

St. Vincent’s cancer expert helps shape Ireland’s next National Cancer Strategy

Dr David Fennelly has appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Health to help shape Ireland’s next National Cancer Strategy, outlining a vision for a nationally coordinated cancer network that would improve access to specialist care, research and innovation for patients across the country.

St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre awarded European recognition for excellence in cancer care

St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre has been designated as an OECI Cancer Centre by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes, recognising excellence across clinical care, surgical specialisation, cancer research and education.

The Centre brings together cancer services and expertise across St. Vincent’s University Hospital and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, in partnership with University College Dublin, to support specialist care, research and improved outcomes for patients affected by cancer.

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