Dr. Colm Henry:

Deputy Burke is completely right in that it has transformed healthcare in those hospitals where it has been implemented, which are Cork, Kerry, the Rotunda and the National Maternity Hospital ,Dublin. Apart from the quality and safety of care, the experience of doctors and nurses working there leads to a much more positive experience. We are trying to expand the line, as Mr. Tierney has said. The next phase is early 2025 for both Limerick and the Coombe and the aim ultimately is to have an integrated system for neonatal and for maternity patients across all 19 units.