Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Holly Cairns - PQ 16655-26
Deputy Cairns asked about the direct-entry midwifery students being unable to work in primary care centres. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: March 2026
Updated: April 2026
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Question from Deputy Holly Cairns - PQ 16655-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to direct-entry midwifery students being unable to work in primary care centres; if she will consider rectifying this barrier to recognise the invaluable role of dedicated midwives; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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