Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:212 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will institute an inquiry into the maternity practices of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in relation to the high number of symphysiotomies carried out between 1950 and 1983, following the call for such an inquiry by the Louth-Meath health group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13950/03]