Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
907. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to examine the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; the plans to address overnight partner restrictions after childbirth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45232/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra932. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact of restrictions preventing partners or chosen support persons from staying overnight with women after childbirth (details supplied); and whether her Department will consider introducing a national standard for family centred postnatal care, including overnight partner or chosen support person access where requested by the mother and where clinically appropriate. [45306/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra933. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE have assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing (details supplied); if she 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. [45308/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra989. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to changes in current restrictions at maternity hospitals in order to allow partners or a chosen support person to remain overnight with women after childbirth; if she considers blanket restrictions on partners after childbirth appropriate particularly in cases of traumatic births or caesarean sections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45703/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 907, 932, 933 and 989 together.
As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
