The National Children’s Hospital (Ireland)
Location: St. James’ Hospital Campus, Dublin, Ireland
System Standard: EN 62305 & EN 50522
Client: Mercury Engineering
Duration: 2-3 Years
Scope of Works: Design, supply, installation and commissioning of the lightning protection system, internal earthing system and surge protection system.
Project Introduction:
LPI Group were commissioned by Mercury Engineering to provide the turnkey delivery of the lightning protection system, internal earthing system and surge protection to the National Children’s Hospital, located at St. James’ Hospital Campus, Dublin, Ireland.
As the largest, most complex, and significant capital investment project undertaken within Irish healthcare, the completion of the new National Children’s Hospital will improve the delivery of acute children’s health services where all paediatric specialities will be available under one roof.
The world-class healthcare facility will cover 12 acres, consisting of 7 floors above ground and 3 below ground, with an approximate floor area of 160,000m2. There will be a total of 6150 rooms in the hospital, 380 of which will be individual rooms for children complete with en-suite bathrooms.
Through close collaboration with Mercury Engineering, LPI Group have designed, supplied, and installed our high-performance external lightning protection system, internal earthing system and surge protection system across the campus. Upon completion and commissioning, this will guarantee the coordinated system’s code compliance and lightning protection to the building, its equipment and most importantly, personnel at the state-of-the-art healthcare facility.
Shane Rohan, Commercial Director 
Eoin Dineen, Operations Director
Theodora Dimova FFCA – Finance Director
Paudi Reidy is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Cofounder of LPI Group. As CEO, he leads the executive management team and is heavily involved in the overall success of the group across Europe. He directs the development and execution of short and long-term strategies, with the goal of increasing shareholder value. This year he has led the transformation of Lightning Protection Ireland and Lightning Protection International into the LPI Group, as the business continues to expand across the European market.
John Kinsella is the Managing Director and Cofounder of LPI Group. As Managing Director, he directs and controls the resources and operations of the business. John is responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures, to ensure LPI operates in compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards.