Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Shane Moynihan - PQ 47635-26
Deputy Moynihan asked about the impact of overnight partner restrictions in maternity hospitals on postnatal wellbeing. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: June 2026
Updated: July 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions in maternity hospitals on postnatal wellbeing; if consideration is being given to establishing a national standard to ensure consistent practice across hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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