Seán Sherlock
Question:1199. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when he last spoke with the heads of the maternity hospitals on the issue of partner access; the date of that meeting; and the outcome of same. [42081/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
1199. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when he last spoke with the heads of the maternity hospitals on the issue of partner access; the date of that meeting; and the outcome of same. [42081/21]
View answer1208. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the dates he met with maternity hospitals on the lifting of restrictions for partners of women giving birth. [42090/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1199 and 1208 together.
Given the role of the HSE in the issuing of guidance regarding attendance at hospitals during the pandemic, which includes attendance at maternity hospitals, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.