Cabinet set to approve maternity hospital but Green minister refuses to commit

Catherine Martin says she is awaiting feedback before giving her view

Catherine Martin, who has refused to give her backing to the project, despite Green leader Eamon Ryan's strong defence of the move. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Cabinet looks set to approve the National Maternity Hospital plan next week despite Arts Minister Catherine Martin refusing to commit to backing it.

All Fine Gael ministers now support the 300-year lease plan, according to a spokesman for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.