Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021

Thursday, 9 September 2021

Ceisteanna (1480)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

1480. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cost of ten wholetime equivalent lactation consultants. [43122/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Frankie Feighan)

The cost of ten wholetime equivalent Lactation Consultants is €659,608

On 11 May, funding of €1.58m was announced to provide the additional 24 Lactation Consultants across hospital and community settings, that are required to implement the National Breastfeeding Action Plan and ensure timely skilled assistance for mothers who wish to breastfeed. It will also support enhanced training, skills and knowledge to frontline staff.