The spat between the government and the board of the Rotunda is continuing as Taoiseach Micheal Martin warned the board to reflect on its decision.    

The spat originates from the hospital's decision not to fully implement the public-only consultant contract.   Allowing a small number of consultants on public contracts to provide private maternity care.  

It is reported that the hospital is making a stand as a matter of principle.    

Ellen Coyne is a political correspondent with The Irish Times and has been reporting extensively on this. She joined Pat to discuss