Irish Maternity Hospitals Are ‘Falling Down’ – Dr Rhona Mahony
The Master of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street has warned that Ireland is not paying enough attention to childbirth. Speaking to Kathy Sheridan on the Irish Times The Women’s podcast in a special 1916 programme recorded live at the Rotunda Hospital, Dr Mahony said there is much work to do in correcting the mistakes of […]
10 years ago
REPORT: Newborns ‘At Risk of Infection’ At Holles Street
Health watchdog HIQA has released a damning report into hygiene standards and overcrowding at the National Maternity Hospital on Holles Street. An October inspection by the Health and Quality Information Authority revealed some worrying issues throughout the hospital, which, according to management, is struggling with space restrictions until it moves to new premises in 2018. […]
10 years ago
‘These are ALL emergencies, day in, day out.’ Holles St Master Dr Rhona Mahony on life at the frontline
It’s been another rough year for Ireland’s maternity services. As the recommendations of various reports begin to shape a new focus for the future, it’s safe to say the scandals of the past at least brought us closer to fully acknowledging a crisis was raging on the labour ward. Nobody understands the challenge ahead more deeply […]
11 years ago