Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Arising from the latest HIQA report on Portlaoise, there are eight clear recommendations, including to establish an independent patient advocacy service; ensure the recommendations of this and previous HIQA reports are implemented; develop a national maternity strategy; expedite the necessary legal framework for hospital groups to perform their governance and assurance functions; and four more recommendations for the HSE, including the appointment of a director of midwifery in all maternity units.

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