Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It is amazing that such a procedure was accepted medical practice until 1983. The practice in obstetrics is to use caesarean section now. The Deputy is correct that the former Minister, Deputy Martin, indicated someone should be appointed. The person was not accepted by the group but the Minister for Health and Children has been working on the matter and she may find another way to resolve the matter.

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