 The decision sparked major controversy and heralded the 'Save our Services' campaign, which was backed by local politicians and local newspaper, the Ulster Star.The move was part of measures to cut costs; however it has been claimed that the closure will put other hospitals in the region into 'meltdown'.A senior member of maternity liaison committee stated that it would have a 'detrimental impact', as hospitals in Belfast and Craigavon were already 'bursting'.