Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Ireland has one of the highest birth rates in the world and yet there has been much neglect in maternity services. Geographically, there is certainly inequity, given that 25% of the hospitals do not have scans and the perinatal mental health services for mild-to-moderate issues are practically non-existent. When the Taoiseach was Minister for Health he created the National Maternity Strategy, which was very much welcomed, and stated that he would do everything in his power to ensure implementation. What has been achieved in relation to the recommendations and when can we expect the remaining recommendations to be implemented?

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