Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Question:305 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if the Government has taken a decision in relation to the closure of maternity services in Clonmel, Kilkenny, Wexford, Tralee, Ballinasloe, Portlaoise and Mullingar in view of the proposals put forward in the draft report of the task force on medical manpower to close down maternity services at a number of hospitals outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6079/03]