Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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642. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the review being conducted into the midwifery-led unit in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5139/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that an assessment of the Cavan Midwifery Led Unit by the RCSI Hospital Group concluded that if the service is to continue, and indeed expand, the input and support of a senior, external clinician is required.  In that regard, I am advised that a consultant from the Rotunda Hospital is expected to commence work at Cavan General Hospital for an average of two days per week from the beginning of February. 

The Deputy can be assured that my Department engages regularly with the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme in relation to the implementation of the National Maternity Strategy and to ensure that midwifery led services around the country, including in Cavan, are developed and supported.