Healthcare Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Questions (1173)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

1173. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the current restrictions imposed on homebirths by the HSE; the rationale behind the restrictions; and if restrictions will be reconsidered given the upset caused to pregnant persons who wish to have their child at home. [55220/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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.