The Mater University Hospital Hospital news Home About Hospital news Visiting the hospital In the interest of safety, we ask that the public do not visit the hospital at this time. The only visitors allowed are those visiting: patients in critical care vulnerable young adults psychiatry patients patients receiving end of life care Children are not allowed to visit the hospital. The Mater Hospital has all infection control measures in place. These visitor restrictions will help us lower the spread of infection. Please do not visit the Mater Hospital if you have been to an area with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Phone your GP if you have symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or a high temperature. Do not visit the Mater Hospital if you have these symptoms. Visitor guidelines If you are coming to the hospital, please wash your hands properly before you arrive. Use the hand gel or foam at our main entrances before you go in, and before you leave. Please cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Make sure you put used tissues in a bin and wash your hands afterwards. This will help stop the spread of viruses. Patient services All appointments will go ahead unless you are told otherwise. If you want to reschedule your appointment, please contact the hospital. Patients who need urgent or time-sensitive surgeries will still have these. Surgeries will take place at the Mater Hospital or at a private hospital. We are reducing non-urgent activities and will contact any affected patients in advance. If you are due a critical surgery or appointment, and we have not contacted you, please attend as planned. For more information on COVID-19, please see the HSE website or call the HSE helpline on 1850 241850. Thank you for your cooperation. Latest Updates 23/11/2021 - Notice about planned protest in the city centre 12/11/2021 - Notification regarding Hospital Services 13/10/2021 - 3rd Covid vaccine dose for eligible patients Patient comfort & care during COVID-19 Medical Social Work Service Family & Loved Ones Photos Patient Messages & Letters Patient Laundry Virtual Visiting & Other Ways of Keeping in Touch Contact us The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7. Tel: 01 803 2000 Resources Web accessibility Cookie Management Privacy Notice Freedom of information Data Protection Information governance Staff links Contact Us Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, Dublin 7. Ph: 353 (01) 803 2000 VAT No: IE6371402U Registered in Ireland No: 351402 Charity No: CHY203 Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20000349 Make a donation SPEAK