Social Democrats Object To Religious Ownership Of Maternity Hospital

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The Social Democrats say there can be no defence in handing over the new National Maternity Hospital to the Sisters of Charity.

Up to 1,500 people protested in Dublin yesterday to demand the nuns have no role in running the 300 million euro taxpayer-funded building.

Simon Harris maintains the current plans will mean the hospital is free from any religious interference – but has asked for an extra month to examine the ownership model.