Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Updates on Breastfeeding: Discussion

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have only one minute left. Pacify, which is a company based in the US, is looking to come to Ireland where it is offering 24-hour support to women who want to breastfeed. Obviously, it sees a gap in the market in Ireland if it wants to come in. In relation to support if a mother has a difficulty, say, at 10 p.m., and she is at home, what range of services are available for someone at that hour to contact anyone here in Ireland? Is what we should further develop a 24-hour service? Somebody might clarify what is available at present?

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