Sisters of Charity will not be involved in new maternity hospital
Following nationwide outrage over the decision to give ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital to the Religious Sisters of Charity, the group have given up ownership of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group.
Further to this, they will have no involvement in the maternity hospital on its campus.
According to emerging reports this morning, the healthcare group confirm that the Religious Sisters of Charity have relinquished their share.
I've actually never been happier on a Monday morning & to discover that the #SistersofCharity won't own the new #NMH. Amazing news
— @Aoifs123 (@Aoifs123) May 29, 2017
Releasing a statement on the matter, St Vincent's Healthcare Group, said: “The nature of the Sisters' involvement in their healthcare operations has altered significantly in recent decades, from predominantly unsalaried healthcare professionals to the situation today where they have no direct involvement in the provision of healthcare."
"Consequently, the Sisters have for many years been engaged in an on-going strategic review of their healthcare facilities, especially SVHG.
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— Ellen Coyne (@ellenmcoyne) May 29, 2017
"This has involved finding the way forward that best perpetuates the vision and values of Mary Aikenhead, which are dignity, compassion, justice, quality and advocacy.”
"The outcome of the process is that the Religious Sisters of Charity believe the future continued success of SVHG, and perpetuating the vision and values of Mary Aikenhead, can best be ensured by relinquishing their shareholding in SVHG, and transferring ownership of the group to a newly formed company with charitable status to be called "St. Vincent's."
Between this & water charges, it just goes to show…protest works! #SistersOfCharity #repealthe8th
— Twitstasi (@twitstasi) May 29, 2017
Confirming the news, the Religious Sisters of Charity explained their stance on the matter.
"We believe that the future continued success of SVHG can best be ensured by our transferring ownership of the group to a newly formed company with charitable status to be called 'St Vincent’s'.”
"We are confident that the board, management and staff of SVHG will continue to maintain a steadfast dedication to providing the best possible acute healthcare to patients and their families in line with the values espoused by Mary Aikenhead.”
