Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Sorca Clarke - PQ 2727-26
Deputy Clarke asked about the number of maternity units that currently meet the WHO/UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative standards. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: January 2026
Updated: March 2026
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Question from Deputy Sorca Clarke - PQ 2727-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the number of maternity units that currently meet the WHO/UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative standards; the number of lactation consultants WTE employed in each maternity unit in the past five years; and if she will publish a timeline to ensure all maternity units meet best international practice in breastfeeding support.
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