Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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362. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry into the death of an unborn child at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, following a misdiagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43301/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the House will be aware, a termination took place at the National Maternity Hospital in March of this year on the grounds that a condition incompatible with life was present. The couple involved have requested a review of their case.

My overriding concern as Minister for Health is for the couple involved and ensuring their questions are appropriately answered. I support an independent and external review into this case. I have been advised that the National Maternity Hospital has commissioned a review of this case. I have also met with the family to hear directly of their experiences.