Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
767. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health his views on the high rate of neonatal brain injury for two years running in Cork University Maternity Hospital; his views on whether this is an outlier when it comes to other maternity hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Women & Infants Health Programme has been established within the HSE to lead the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services. As the body responsible for the oversight of neonatal services, and as the lead member of the National Neonatal Encephalopathy Action Group, the Programme is best placed to respond to the Deputy’s question. I am therefore referring this enquiry to them for direct reply to you, as soon as possible.
