Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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63. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the rate of induction of first-time mothers here is too high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20839/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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It is important to note that there is no defined “correct rate” for the induction of labour, rather the decision to induce is always a clinical decision taken in consultation with the woman. Such decisions would be based on the individual circumstances that have arisen and the decision would be arrived at after careful consideration of the relevant factors.

However, as your query relates to service provision, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly with any additional information that might be available.