Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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I appreciate all the contributions. I apologise that the last member had to be cut off, but I am working to a schedule.

If the witnesses feel there is anything further that they wish to contribute to the committee on this matter, they might forward it in writing. I would certainly like to hear more of their views on why breastfeeding rates in Ireland are so low, and in particular, the drop in rates from the 63.8% majority that do breastfeed in hospital to the rate of 37% after leaving hospital. That issue would be well worth further exploration in respect of questions. I would also like to hear more about the actual supports that are in place, the fact that, as the Bainne Beatha report states, people have to go to private practice to access supports, and the importance of that.

I appreciate the contributions made. I know other groups wanted to take part in the proceedings but there would not have been time. We have also had technical difficulties in these meetings, whereby if more than two groups attend remotely, the system seems to break down.

I thank the witnesses for their contributions. That concludes our business for today.