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# Holles Street

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2022
# Elm Park
Taoiseach denies 'sham' debate and says arguments against NMH move to St Vincent's 'didn't hold up'
Despite calls for a further delay, the plan was approved by Cabinet this morning.
The plan was approved by Cabinet this morning and described by Minister Stephen Donnelly as 'a milestone'.
Members of the Oireachtas Health Committee had asked for a further delay in Cabinet approval, saying more consultation was required.
One member, Róisín Shortall of the SocDems, called the last two weeks of debate "a sham and a charade".
SVHG says 'clinically appropriate' could be removed from NMH plan but Taoiseach says there are no changes
Master of NMH says he can't understand 'vitriol of opposition' to new maternity hospital
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# Elm Park
'Nothing signed off' yet on new National Maternity Hospital, says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach says it has always been his view that any new hospital should be owned by the public.
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Jun 18th 2021, 7:36 PM
# holles st
Fianna Fáil senator says Donnelly needs to provide clarity on maternity restrictions as protest takes place
Senator Lisa Chambers has called for clarity from the HSE on restrictions still in place in some hospitals.
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May 11th 2021, 5:55 PM
Voices
'Babies don't wait': How the National Maternity Hospital coped in the early days of Covid
Mary Brosnan, the director of nursing & midwifery, writes: “Babies wait for no one, even in a pandemic they will be born.”
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Aug 31st 2020, 7:12 AM
# Holles Street
Harris accused of letting abortion protest exclusion zones 'fall off the agenda'
The group that staged a protest outside the National Maternity Hospital with three small white coffins plans to return this Saturday.
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Jul 10th 2019, 11:51 AM
# Dáil
Peadar Tóibín tells Dáil that family at centre of Holles Street termination case believe it was an "illegal abortion"
Tóibín was speaking to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar under Dáil privilege today.
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Jun 12th 2019, 10:47 PM
# Abortion
Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said his heart goes out to the couple involved in the case.
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May 21st 2019, 3:35 PM
# Holles Street
Couple at centre of Holles Street abortion case 'utterly, utterly devastated'
An external review is due to be carried out into the circumstances around the abortion.
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May 18th 2019, 11:04 AM
# Holles Street
External review expected to be carried out into abortion at National Maternity Hospital
The review is expected to be carried out by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Britain.
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May 17th 2019, 2:30 PM
# last day
Simon Harris pays tribute to Rhona Mahony, who made history as first female Master of Holles Street
The Health Minister called her “a leading voices for women’s rights”.
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Dec 31st 2018, 2:23 PM
# Women's Health
Concerns raised over morning sickness medication being sold to women online
There have been calls for the drug, which can cost up to €3,000, to be made available to women with a medical card.
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Oct 31st 2018, 6:05 AM
# icbr
'We have asked them to stop': Both sides in referendum condemn graphic posters outside maternity hospitals
The Irish Centre for Bioethical Reform conducted the displays at three Dublin maternity hospitals yesterday.
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May 1st 2018, 2:01 PM
# Holles Street
Hiqa publishes terms of reference into investigation prompted by the death of pregnant woman
Thawley (34) died at the Dublin hospital on 8 May 2016 during surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.
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Feb 19th 2018, 9:52 PM
# malak thawley
Hospital argues that inquiry into death of pregnant woman could cause 'serious risk to patients'
The National Maternity Hospital says it is open to another review, but not of the type proposed by the minister.
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Jan 29th 2018, 5:29 PM
# the eighth
Dublin maternity hospital chief says Irish abortion patient died while flying home after termination
Fergal Malone revealed the woman’s death at yesterday’s hearing of the Committee on the Eighth Amendment.
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Oct 12th 2017, 10:53 AM
# Early Arrival
Baby girl delivered on Dublin street before ambulance arrived on scene
The mother and baby are doing well and were taken to Holles Street hospital.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 10:58 AM
# ectopic pregnancy
'She asked me to pray for her': Inquest hears pregnant woman died during surgery at Holles Street
An inquest into the death of 34-year-old Malak Thawley heard evidence from the surgeon today.
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Jun 21st 2017, 6:22 PM
Voices
'We still don't know how the government will ensure an autonomous maternity hospital'
Trust will need to be restored so that we do not lose sight of the grand prize, a new National Maternity Hospital for Irish citizens, writes Jason O’Sullivan.
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May 10th 2017, 6:10 AM
# i need more time
Harris asks for a month to consider all options for ownership of maternity hospital
Minister Simon Harris has said that a public ownership option is possible for the hospital.
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May 1st 2017, 8:04 AM
# Hospital Row
Calls for Sisters of Charity to detail exactly what procedures will be possible at new maternity hospital
AIMS Ireland has said the new hospital should be free from any religious ethos.
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Apr 28th 2017, 1:50 PM
# Dr Peter Boylan
Ex-Holles Street master resigns from board in maternity hospital row
The Taoiseach has said Dr Peter Boylan’s resignation is a matter for himself.
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Apr 27th 2017, 2:30 PM
# Sisters of Charity
Here is the deal reached by St Vincent's and Holles Street over the new National Maternity Hospital
The agreement reached in November between the two hospitals was released today to the public.
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Apr 25th 2017, 10:37 PM
# clinical independence
St Vincent's chairman: Any legal medical procedure will be carried out at new maternity hospital
The National Maternity Hospital project has been mired in controversy in recent weeks.
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Apr 25th 2017, 5:36 PM
# big picture
Accused of being 'hapless, helpless and hopeless', Harris wants 'cool heads' on maternity hospital
Addressing doctors today, Minister Harris sought to provide assurances on the project.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 2:32 PM
# Maternity Hospital
Health Minister: 'I have heard people say that nuns will be running the hospital. Not true'
It was claimed that 300 people attended today’s lunchtime protest outside the Department of Health.
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Apr 20th 2017, 5:10 PM
# Sisters of Charity
Ex-hospital master to Simon Harris: 'Ask nuns about their plans for €300m hospital'
Dr. Peter Boylan says the minister must quiz the Sisters of Charity.
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Apr 20th 2017, 9:48 AM
# redress scheme
Over 70,000 sign petition to prevent Sisters of Charity becoming owners of maternity hospital
The Department of Health has insisted the new hospital will be independently run.
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Apr 19th 2017, 4:15 PM
# Sisters of Charity
'No religious influence': Harris defends new maternity hospital ownership in face of criticism
The Master of the new National Maternity Hospital said the facility will “revolutionise healthcare”.
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Apr 18th 2017, 8:53 PM
# strong criticism
Religious order that owes millions to abuse survivors given ownership of new maternity hospital
A new company will be set up to govern the new maternity hospital.
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Apr 18th 2017, 2:17 PM
# home for christmas
Girl (7) sends adorable prayer about her newborn sister and the Toy Show to Ryan Tubridy
Lauren hopes little Holly will be back at home before the big day.
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Nov 28th 2016, 6:35 PM
# Done Deal
Updated: Minister's relief as 'vital' new National Maternity Hospital gets the go-ahead
There had been a row over who would govern the new €150 million development.
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Nov 24th 2016, 9:05 PM
# baby on board
Baby boy delivered in Dublin Port Tunnel
Members of Swords ambulance crews assisted in the delivery.
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Sep 9th 2016, 9:22 AM
# Tragic
Investigation launched following death of pregnant woman at National Maternity Hospital
The woman died during emergency surgery after it was found her pregnancy was ectopic at just seven weeks.
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May 31st 2016, 6:19 PM
# formal warning
HIQA finds overcrowding, poor hygiene and risk of infection at Holles Street
It found that 46 babies were in the neonatal intensive care unit which was only designed for 36.
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Feb 15th 2016, 4:25 PM
# Holles Street
'Lessons to be learned' after inquest finds woman died on operating table
Nora Hyland waited 40 minutes for a blood transfusion, the inquest heard.
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Oct 22nd 2014, 12:07 PM
# top-ups
Rhona Mahony says she 'learned a lot' from coping with controversy
The Master of Holles Street believes more emphasis needs to be placed on birth in this country.
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Jul 5th 2014, 3:10 PM
# Mother and Baby
Holles Street says they are ready for babies that were due at Mount Carmel
The National Maternity Hospital say they may request additional staff if required.
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Jan 24th 2014, 6:38 PM
# hygiene
Surprise inspection of Holles St finds grime encrusted window sills and dusty incubator
The report from HIQA found that just 45 per cent of hand washing opportunities had been taken.
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Dec 20th 2013, 10:09 AM
# Smoking Ban
Smoking banned in all areas of Dublin maternity hospitals
In-patients will have to leave hospital campuses if they wish to smoke with staff to be given advice on quitting.
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Nov 1st 2013, 1:12 PM
# paper of record
Pro Life campaign: Irish Times abortion story 'raises major credibility issues'
While solicitor Simon McGarr says the two paragraph apology by The Irish Times on page seven of last Saturday’s paper was inadequate in the eyes of media regulations.
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