Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 336: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the study on the capacity of the Cork University Maternity Hospital has been completed; if and when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2625/09]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects that the report on the study carried out into the capacity and sustainability of the Cork University Maternity Hospital will be published; if she has received a copy of this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1931/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 498 together.

During negotiations between Cork University Hospital management and union representatives following the opening of the Cork University Maternity Hospital, it was agreed that a review in relation to midwifery staffing levels would be undertaken. To assist with this task, the HSE engaged the services of Birthrate Plus, a UK-based consultancy which specialises in workforce planning for midwifery services. The results of the review are being finalised at present and will then be considered by the Executive Management Board of Cork University Hospital. As the report is for internal management purposes, it is not intended that it will be published.