Liz McManus
Question:215 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans he has made to handle the increase in non-national births that have occurred over the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/00]
Vol. 524 No. 6
215 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans he has made to handle the increase in non-national births that have occurred over the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/00]
I am aware that a significant number of non-nationals are presenting at maternity hospitals for service. Maternity services are being provided to both nationals and non-nationals by health agencies in line with their annual service plan and within their approved financial determination.