Ms Mary Gorman:

I would like to reply to Senator Higgins's point on the choice and options for MLU care. Coming from a unit that has that care programme, the supported care pathway has been recognised as being as safe as consultant-led care. Research indicates that there is no statistical difference between the seven outcomes and there are fewer interventions. It is a clear pathway that women are looking for. It can be delivered quite easily within our current system. It is under the governance system to which Dr. Boylan referred. It could be rolled out relatively quickly with the proper governance structure.