Written answers

Tuesday, 20 February 2007

Department of Health and Children

Hospital Services

10:00 am

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the findings of a report into the current provision of maternity services which said that the 22 maternity units around the country facilities are significantly substandard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6254/07]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I take it the Deputy is referring to the recent report by the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on the future of maternity and gynaecology services in Ireland. The report sets out the Institute's views on a range of issues, including, for example, the need to develop clinical maternity networks throughout the country. The report also points to what the Institute sees as deficiencies in service provision. Clearly the report points to the need for significant changes in work practices and clinical cover by consultants on site. These issues are at the centre of the new consultants contract which is to be discussed with consultants' representatives in the coming weeks.

The Health Service Executive is responsible for the provision of maternity and gynaecology services and will have regard to the Institute's findings in developing these services.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.