Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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1006. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is a difference in policy on allowing the attendance of partners of women giving birth in Cork University Maternity Hospital as compared to the Rotunda and Holles Street hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14688/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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1007. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will be instructed to allow in birthing partners of women giving birth in Cork University Maternity Hospital, with associated mask protection and temperature checks. [14689/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly.