Rotunda master says private maternity care row raises issues that must be explored

The master of the Rotunda Hospital has said he does not want to draw a line under the controversy surrounding access to private maternity care following a very public disagreement with the health minister.

The hospital opted in 2024 to allow consultants on new public-only contracts to continue providing private care if they chose to do so. However, this arrangement is not provided for under the Sláintecare agreement.

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