Minister for health Stephen Donnelly joined Kieran to discuss the future of the new National Maternity Hospital. He addressed the concerns that have been expressed over ownership structures and full services being offered. He told Kieran state ownership of the land for the National Maternity Hospital will bring about issues across the site at St. Vincent's.
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