Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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448. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding indemnity insurance in respect of a person (details supplied); his views on this person's insurance which has been taken away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4722/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I wish to thank the Deputy for the issue raised.

The HSE have advised me that there were 12 mothers contracted for home births with the self employed community midwife prior to her suspension. All but one mother has delivered their baby.

The HSE have also advised that self employed community midwives are facilitated to practice after signing a memorandum of understanding and a contract of agreement. The particular case and issue referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter and it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my private office and they will follow up the matter with them.