3267. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health the number of women who have received maternity care on a private or semi-private basis at a hospital (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the number of consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists attached to the hospital providing private maternity care; the contractual basis under which those consultants are permitted to treat private patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55486/26]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.