asked the Minister for Health if he will state his attitude in regard to the 25-bed Bedford Row maternity hospital at Limerick; its position vis-à-vis the 80-bed State maternity hospital at Limerick; and the future position of its staff.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Limerick Maternity Hospital.
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This is a voluntary hospital and receives payments from the Mid-Western Health Board for eligible persons admitted to it. The board have recently sent me a proposal to provide direct financial support from public sources. I am considering this and will issue a decision as soon as possible.
The Bedford Row hospital has no direct connection with the Regional Maternity Hospital, which is administered by the health board.