388. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the new unopened maternity unit in University Hospital, Waterford; the amount that has been spent in building and equipping this facility to date; the reason it is not currently in use; if he will confirm that opening this facility is a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7006/15]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.