External review underway into delivery of nine babies at Galway hospital

The management team will be fully responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of maternity, gynaecology, and neonatal services, File Picture: Denis Minihane.

The HSE has confirmed that external reviews are currently underway into the delivery of nine babies at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) in Galway.

The authority has also appointed a "highly experienced management team" to oversee and manage maternity services at the hospital over the coming months.