Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Marie Sherlock - PQ 11160-26
Deputy Sherlock asked why sanitary towels are not available whenever they are needed for patients in hospitals. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: February 2026
Updated: May 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the reason sanitary towels are not available whenever they are needed for patients in all wards in hospitals, both adult and paediatric; if the HSE has plans to ensure that sanitary towels will be available upon request in all wards in hospitals, both adult and paediatric; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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