Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This is a very important issue and there is a lot of controversy, but, at the end of the day, the National Maternity Hospital is not fit for purpose. It is an excellent hospital, but the building is crumbling. It is about time people had a proper maternity hospital because they have been waiting a long time. I am sorry about the controversy that arose in the past few weeks which has upset a lot of people. Many people have strongly held views on the matter and I hope it can be sorted out. The main thing is that babies be delivered safely.

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