Controversy Surrounding New Maternity Hospital Continues
The controversy surrounding the new maternity hospital in Dublin, shows no sign of letting up.
The Health Minister is being urged to use powers of compulsory acquisition to take over the land at St Vincent's hospital, which is owned by the Sisters of Charity.
Simon Harris has insisted the nuns won't have any say over medical decisions despite owning the land and facility.
Councillor Éilis Ryan says the facility needs to be pushed ahead without further delay:
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