National Maternity Hospital

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Questions (461)

John Lahart

Question:

461. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to the official name of the new national maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9783/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Following extensive mediation discussions, agreement was reached between the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group and the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) on the relocation of the NMH to the Elm Park campus. The terms of the agreement, which have been published, provide for the establishment of a new company - "The National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park DAC (limited by shares)”; the identity of the current NMH will be retained.