Enda Kenny vows maternity service reform a ‘priority’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted reforming the country’s’ maternity services remains a “priority” for the new Government, despite three tragic deaths emerging in the past week and revelations that reports into three other incidents have yet to be published.

He stressed improving maternity care is central to his party’s plans while in office after coming under pressure from the opposition over the scandals.

Speaking at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil yesterday, Mr Kenny was asked by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin if expectant parents can still have faith in the public maternity services they depend on.