Mortality Rates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Ceisteanna (604)

Holly Cairns

Ceist:

604. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health his response to the high perinatal mortality rates among ethnic African mothers or expectant mothers living in Ireland as recorded in the perinatal statistics report 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25841/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the national women and infants health programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.