Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Jun 2003

Vol. 569 No. 3

Written Answers. - Maternity Services.

Arthur Morgan

Question:

116 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Health and Children when it is proposed to establish the promised midwife led maternity unit at Louth County Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, when these units will be functional; the capacity of each unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17667/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the funding of services at Louth County Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, rests with the North-Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the issue raised.