Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----of home birthing experience and the safety of the service for the mothers and babies who are in the care of the maternity services. To conclude, I again acknowledge that this has caused huge concern for some and that a small number of prospective parents are disappointed as a result.

I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue but I reiterate that guidance issued by the HSE is based on a clinical perspective-----

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