Questions from Deputy Paul Donnelly - PQ 46462-26, 46463-26, 46464-26 & 46507-26

To ask the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing. [PQ 46462/26]

To ask the Minister for Health whether she considers blanket overnight restrictions after childbirth acceptable. [PQ 46463/26]

To ask the Minister for Health whether her Department will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 46464/26]

To ask the Minister for Health whether exceptions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs. [PQ 46507/26]