State Claims Agency reports 80% rise in maternity-related claims

The cost to the State of maternity-related claims has increased by 80% from €32m to €58m between 2010 and 2014.

State Claims Agency reports 80% rise in maternity-related claims
Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 13:09

The cost to the State of maternity-related claims has increased by 80% from €32m to €58m between 2010 and 2014.

The State Claims Agency has published a major review of Irish maternity and gynaecology services, which finds that incident rates in Irish hospitals are similar to international figures.

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