Vol. 417 No. 7
110 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Health the number of amniocentesis tests carried out in Dublin hospitals in 1990 and 1991; the earliest stage in pregnancy at which this test can be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Amniocentesis tests are carried out for pregnant women at maternity hospitals where this is indicated as part of ante-natal medical care of the mother and the child.
The following is the number of tests in 1990 and 1991 in Dublin maternity hospitals.
|
Year |
||
|
Hospital |
1990 |
1991 |
|
National Maternity, Holles Street |
8 |
18 |
|
Coombe Hospital |
57 |
65 |
|
Rotunda Hospital |
0 |
0 |
