Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Despite all the promises and commitments from the Government and the Minister for Health on maternity restrictions, which are unfair, unethical and inhumane, they remain in place in hospitals around the country. Women still face their labour journey and suffer miscarriages without their support partners and deal with the after-effects of Caesarean sections without having supports in place. It is exhausting being a woman in this country. We have to fight again and again for things that should simply come as basic services. Will the Taoiseach tell us when this will finally be resolved? Who is in charge when it comes to maternity restrictions? The Taoiseach has repeatedly said they will be lifted across the country and it has not happened. Who has the final say on this?

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