Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins meets Health Minister Robbie Butler to discuss Daisy Hill maternity services

SINN Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said work is continuing to identify a solution that will protect maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital.

The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking following a meeting with Health Minister Robbie Butler and other community and political representatives.

Liz Kimmins said:

"Dáire Hughes MP, Aoife Finnegan MLA and I had a lengthy meeting with Health Minister Robbie Butler and his senior officials, along with representatives of the Daisy Hill Future Group, SOS Daisy Hill and a cross-party delegation of elected representatives this afternoon.

"We had a very robust discussion where we raised the grave concerns facing Daisy Hill maternity services and reiterated the need for everything possible to be done to avoid a suspension of this vital service.

"The Health Minister outlined the extensive efforts that have been made to date and stressed that work remains ongoing to try and find a solution.

"My colleagues and I emphasised the serious impact this is having on expectant mothers and staff, and we put forward further suggestions that the Minister and his team have agreed to explore as part of their efforts.

"A united message from everyone in attendance was resounding, Daisy Hill maternity must be protected..

"Sinn Féin remains determined to ensure an urgent solution is found and will continue to work with everyone in the days and weeks ahead to make sure Daisy Hill keeps delivering for local families."