asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, there are to close the maternity unit of St. Colmcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Dublin Maternity Services.
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Discussions are at an advanced stage between the Eastern Health Board, the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and my Department on the rationalisation of maternity services for South East Dublin-North Wicklow.
Until such time as these discussions are finalised I am not prepared to make a statement on the matter.