Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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1223. To ask the Minister for Health the status of discussions on home births with relevant stakeholders, including GPs, as of November 2022 and as promised by him as part of a national policy in the context of the national maternity strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55493/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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1224. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that the national maternity strategy offers birthing choices, including home births, irrespective of location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55494/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.