The HSE said it has appointed a highly experienced team to manage and lead the maternity service at Portiuncula University Hospital as it awaits the outcome of the reviews

The hospital, at the Royal Victoria site, has faced numerous delays, but it was hoped it would finally open next year

MLAs are debating a motion calling for a full independent inquiry into delays to the completion of the new maternity and children’s hospital projects.

A wipe was allegedly left in the baby girl's incubator at a maternity hospital

A jury returned a verdict of medical misadventure into the death of baby Noah O’Shea-Rodgers, who was stillborn when delivered at Wexford General Hospital

Baby Rob Cashin died in the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin less than an hour after being born at his family home in Swords, Co Dublin

Cabinet approved a scheme on Tuesday which will entitle councillors the choice to appoint an individual as a temporary substitute while on leave.