Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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688. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop a governance structure for breastfeeding in primary care and acute hospitals divisions; if he will appoint dedicated full-time lactation consultants in each of the nine Community Health Organisations, according to population need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4313/23]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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As this PQ relates to operational matters it has been referred to the HSE for direct response

Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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689. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop a clear referral pathway for mothers requiring additional breastfeeding support before and after birth, to lactation consultants; his plans to implement evidence informed programmes and initiatives to promote breastfeeding, provide support and address barriers for women least likely to breastfeed, with a particular focus on young mothers under the age of 18 years and women in the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4314/23]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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As this PQ relates to operational matters it has been referred to the HSE for direct response