Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

At the end of August the Minister stated that his Department was finalising an agreement with St. Vincent's Hospital and Holles Street hospital under which the new national maternity hospital would remain in full public ownership. However, as of last month discussions on the legal framework were still ongoing. Will the Minister recommit today to ensuring that the hospital will remain in full public ownership? Will he update the House on the progress of the talks?

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