Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I note with interest that Senator Marc Mac Sharry is attempting to spread doubt, worry and concern to other parts of the country. I wonder what the Senator has against midwives because the development of midwife-led units alongside obstetric units is recommended in the report to which he refers. That is what we expect to see as the jewel in the crown in Ballinasloe which was rated second in the country for maternity services. We expect to have a midwife-led service alongside the obstetric-led service, as confirmed by the fact that two additional obstetricians will be appointed in the coming months.

I welcome the announcement in the past few days of the capital investment programme by Irish Water, particularly the significant investment to be made in County Galway.