Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his clarification, but that was not my suggestion. I do not want to prejudge the outcome of the review that the Minister is spearheading, as a review of maternity services is necessary, given the death of Savita Halappanavar and events in Portlaoise. We all want a quality and safe maternity service. However, a report specifically focused its attention on Portiuncula Hospital. I want the Minister's assurance that the report in question, which is tainted in its content, never mind its origins, will make no input into the national review. There is an agenda in the west-north west hospital group to undermine services at Portiuncula Hospital, which is not in the best interests of women anywhere in the country.

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