asked the Minister for Health his Department's policy on the question of attendance of prospective fathers at the birth of their children in public and private maternity hospitals throughout the country; if guidelines on the matter have been issued by his Department to these hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Attendance at Births.
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The attendance of prospective fathers at births is primarily a matter for the hospitals and parents concerned and no guidelines have been issued by my Department in the matter.