Green TDs who vote against maternity hospital deal unlikely to be expelled

Neasa Hourigan and Patrick Costello have both said they would support the motion, going against their party whip. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

It is unlikely Green TDs who vote against the government on the National Maternity Hospital will be expelled from their party or government.

The Dáil will this evening vote on a Sinn Féin motion calling for the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to be built on public land.