Births to non-EU nationals down sharply

The number of non-EU nationals giving birth in Ireland’s largest maternity hospital has reportedly dropped significantly since the Government’s referendum on citizenship rights.

Births to non-EU nationals down sharply

The number of non-EU nationals giving birth in Ireland’s largest maternity hospital has reportedly dropped significantly since the Government’s referendum on citizenship rights.

Reports this morning said births to non-EU nationals at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin currently accounted for around 5% of all deliveries, compared to 16% before the referendum.

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