Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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429. To ask the Minister for Health the number of maternal deaths in hospitals; the age of the women; if they were born here or outside the State, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42299/17]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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430. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the availability of interpretative services within the maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42300/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 429 and 430 together.

As the issues raised are operational matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.