Health Promotion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Ceisteanna (613)

Holly Cairns

Ceist:

613. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to promote an increase in the number of new mothers breastfeeding by increasing support in maternity hospitals and primary care centres through access to lactation specialists and public health nurses. [55961/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

In May 2021 I announced funding of €1,580,000 to provide for an additional 24 Lactation Consultants across hospital and community settings, that are required to ensure timely skilled assistance for mothers who wish to breastfeed. The funding will also support enhanced training, skills and knowledge to frontline staff.