Master of the National Maternity Hospital responds to planned pro-life protests

The group says that it will base itself across the road from the hospital from 7am to 7pm from September 25 to November 6.

The Master of the National Maternity Hospital says he feels it is his absolute responsibility to protect patients and staff from harassment.

Prof Shane Higgins was responding to the news that a pro-life group is planning to hold a 40-day peaceful protest outside Holles Street from next Wednesday.