A report into the deaths of four babies at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise – says the maternity service can't be regarded as safe and sustainable within its current governance arrangements.
The damning report – published in the last hour – says there were clear failures in the management of risk and patient safety in the Co Laois facility.
The Health Service Executive has put in place a transition team to take control of maternity services in Portlaoise.
