Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Push HSE For Set Timeline On Reinstating Services

A new survey shows 84% of women reported a good or very good maternity experience at Portiuncula.

A member of the Portiuncula Maternity Alliance is expressing anger at no set timeline to reinstating services at the hospital by the HSE.

The health body's CEO Bernard Gloster revealed yesterday five reviews into the care of women and babies in those units is still ongoing.

It also comes as this year's National Maternity Experience Survey shows 84% of women who gave birth at Portiuncula are reporting a good or very good overall experience. 

Alliance member and local independent councillor Dr Evelyn Parsons says it makes no sense:

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