According to a report, a plan to move the national maternity hospital to the campus of St Vincent’s university hospital, Dublin has been controversial since its inception in 2013. Reportedly, the sisters of charity are due to transfer the ownership of lands at St Vincents to an independant entity. According to the report, the former National Maternity Hospital master has called on the government to compulsory purchase the site.
According to the report, the proposed health service executive license would include legal measures requiring it to provide all medical procedures required under Irish law. Reportedly, the government have been urged to make a decision soon.