North Eastern maternity-unit plan
Leonard argues that the health board’s proposal for five maternity units is the most satisfactory plan. The Chair says this infringes the ruling on sub judice discussion; Leonard accepts an invitation to discuss the ruling with the Chair.
Will the Minister agree that the programme for the maternity services approved by the North Eastern Health Board in February is the most satisfactory proposal put forward? That programme proposes the establishment of five units within that health board area.
Comment on this
At the last meeting of the health board I asked how the Ceann Comhairle came to the conclusion that this matter is sub judice As a member of that health board it is my view that any matter which relates to the health of the people of an area cannot be sub judice.
Comment on this
If the Deputy is anxious to find out how I arrived at my decision I should like to say that I would be glad to go into the matter in depth with him bearing in mind the contents of certain documents I have.