The Health Minister says the decision to delay sign-off on the new National Maternity Hospital is to address people's "very genuine concerns" about the project.
The relocation from Holles St. to the St Vincent's campus has been the subject of controversy due to suggestions of possible religious interference in the delivery of services.
In recent days opposition parties and pro-choice activists have outlined concerns that certain reproductive care - such as abortion services and IVF - will be limited.
Last week, the Religious Sisters of Charity transferred the ownership of the site to St Vincent's Holdings which is set to lease the hospital to the State.
The Health Minister says it's "absolutely the case" that the new National Maternity Hospital will be fully independent, and offer all services.
He says there'll be "multiple layers of protection" in place to ensure clinical and operational independence.
Cabinet will review it again in two weeks, and Stephen Donnelly has offered to answer questions about the move before the Oireachtas Health Committee.
