Green's Catherine Martin backs National Maternity Hospital plans

Previously, Ms Martin was the only minister to reserve her support for the hospital plan but is now backing it after getting letters with reassurances from the health minister and St Vincent's Healthcare Group

Among Minister Catherine Martin's concerns was "the use of the term 'clinically appropriate' for services agreed by the parties involved". File photo: Damien Storan.

Green Party deputy leader Catherine Martin is now backing the plans for the new National Maternity Hospital, following clarification from the health minister.

Ms Martin had been the sole minister to reserve her support for the plan and her backing now means the plan will be approved by Cabinet when it meets on Tuesday.