National Maternity Hospital: People 'are owed more respect than to be told by press release'

Mr Donnelly said he did not think setting out conditions in press releases, was "helpful". File picture: Collins

The Sisters of Charity have agreed to meet Stephen Donnelly to discuss the National Maternity Hospital.

The Health Minister confirmed on radio this morning that despite a statement last night in which the SVHG said it would not sell the land to the state, a meeting between the state and the religious order has been agreed.