Government unsure about removing 'clinically appropriate' phrase from maternity hospital deal

Supporters of the deal say the phrase “clinically appropriate” is the accurate phrase to use to ensure that all services necessary for a modern maternity hospital will be provided

The cabinet is expected to approve the memo on Tuesday which will see the state sign a 299-year lease to build the hospital on the St Vincent’s Hospital site in Dublin. File picture.

The government has not yet decided to remove the phrase “clinically appropriate” from the deal on the National Maternity Hospital.

Although the final details are still to be worked out, the government is to press ahead with the deal despite opposition and widespread public concerns.