Dáil passes motion to secure public ownership of National Maternity Hospital site
Two Green Party TDs voted in favour of the motion, breaking the Government whip. The Dáil has passed a motion calling on the Government to secure public ownership for the new National Maternity Hospital on public land. The vote passed 56 votes to 10, with 69 abstentions on Wednesday (18 May). The motion was introduced […]
4 years ago
Stephen Donnelly rubbishes idea of religious influence at new maternity hospital
The Health Minister has addressed concerns regarding the new hospital. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said that religious beliefs will not interfere with the operation of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH). The Minister made the comments in a statement issued on Tuesday (17 May) by the Department of Health following Cabinet approving the relocation […]
4 years ago
Cabinet approves planned move of National Maternity Hospital to St Vincent’s site
The topic has been much discussed in recent weeks. Cabinet has approved the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin from Holles Street to St Vincent’s, it has been reported. As part of the much-discussed plan, the Government would lease the land from St Vincent’s for 299 years at €10 a year. Earlier this […]
4 years ago
Taoiseach says concerns about National Maternity Hospital have been “comprehensively” addressed
Martin also accused campaigners of not taking all the positives on board. Micheál Martin has said that plans to open the National Maternity Hospital in St. Vincent’s are going forward, and that any possible issues have been “comprehensively” addressed. The Taoiseach made the comments on RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland programme on Monday (9 May). […]
4 years ago
National Maternity Hospital updates guidelines to allow “unrestricted” visits for partners of pregnant women
The updated guidelines come following criticism of various maternity hospitals over ongoing restrictions. The National Maternity Hospital (NMH) at Holles Street in Dublin has said it will allow “unrestricted” visiting for partners of pregnant women following an updating of its visitor guidelines. Under the new guidelines, visiting for a partner or “support person” of a […]
5 years ago
Minister says Tallaght could be site of new National Maternity Hospital instead of St.Vincent’s
He said he “bumped into Simon Harris” at the shops who suggested Tallaght hospital “might be an option”. Peter Boylan has said that Tallaght Hospital could be the site of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) instead of St.Vincent’s Hospital. The former master of the NMH revealed that a Cabinet Minister informed him that the […]
5 years ago