Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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393. To ask the Minister for Health if women are routinely queried regarding domestic violence during pregnancy; the stage inquiries are made; if the person is alone when inquiries are made; and if consideration has been given to introducing asking twice during pregnancy. [41970/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The National Maternity Strategy - Creating a Better Future Together 2016-2026 - recommends that women are asked about domestic violence at antenatal and postnatal visits, when appropriate. This will be supported by appropriate training for frontline staff to ensure that all such enquiries and disclosures are handled correctly.

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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394. To ask the Minister for Health if there are information materials regarding domestic abuse services in hospital toilets; and his plans to roll out such an information campaign. [41971/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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395. To ask the Minister for Health the protocol for recording patterns of attendance at emergency departments; and if those attending emergency departments are signposted to domestic abuse support services. [41972/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the issues raised by the Deputy relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.