asked the Minister for Health if he will state whether he proposes to make regulations under the Health Act, 1953, whereby an allowance, similar to the allowance of £5 per case at present paid to doctors attending and treating maternity cases, will be paid to midwives for attendance on such cases.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Midwives' Allowances.
I am considering this matter in conjunction with the question of the extension of maternity services to additional classes. It may be some time before I am in a position to make a full statement in the matter.