Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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455. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which each of the recommendations of the National Maternity Strategy have been implemented in full, in part or yet to be implemented; the date by which each recommendation not implemented in full will be implemented in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25403/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland’s first National Maternity Strategy was published in 2016 and is currently being implemented on a phased basis by the National Women & Infants Health Programme. In relation to your question on the extent of the implementation of each of the Strategy’s recommendations, I have asked the National Women & Infants Health Programme in the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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456. To ask the Minister for Health the number of alongside birth centres established pursuant to the National Maternity Strategy; the location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25404/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Implementation of the National Maternity Strategy, including the provision of appropriate maternity environments in our hospitals, is being led by the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme. I have therefore asked the HSE to reply to you directly, as soon as possible.