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Departmental Strategies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2025

Thursday, 9 October 2025

Questions (324)

Barry Ward

Question:

324. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if following the publication of the "Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) on the Island of Ireland: A Guidance Document for Creating an All-Island Preparedness Plan" publication on 28 March 2025, work has commenced of development of an IYCF-E plan, or when work will commence on the development of such a plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54316/25]

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This is an operational issue with respect to Infant Feeding during emergencies, which requires a multi sectoral, co-ordinated response. I have asked the Health Service Executive, as lead for emergency services to respond direct to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

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