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31/01/2014
Full And Independent Investigation Needed Over Babies Deaths At MRH
A full and independent investigation should be conducted into the death of babies at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Fianna Fáil have said.
The party's spokesperson on health Billy Kelleher said that he was shocked at the lack of engagement with mothers.
"The immediate priority today should be the need for assurances on maternity staffing levels at Portlaoise," Deputy Kelleher said.
Adding: "Expectant mothers need to have confidence that the hospital is a safe environment for them and their babies. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the families involved.
"I welcome the unequivocal apology given by the HSE to the families and I believe there should be an independent investigation into all these incidents under the auspicious of HIQA set up as a matter of urgency.
"I would also urge Minister Reilly to seek international expertise in the inquiry. We need to see trust and confidence restored in the maternity services."
(MH/CD)
The party's spokesperson on health Billy Kelleher said that he was shocked at the lack of engagement with mothers.
"The immediate priority today should be the need for assurances on maternity staffing levels at Portlaoise," Deputy Kelleher said.
Adding: "Expectant mothers need to have confidence that the hospital is a safe environment for them and their babies. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the families involved.
"I welcome the unequivocal apology given by the HSE to the families and I believe there should be an independent investigation into all these incidents under the auspicious of HIQA set up as a matter of urgency.
"I would also urge Minister Reilly to seek international expertise in the inquiry. We need to see trust and confidence restored in the maternity services."
(MH/CD)
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