Protests at maternity hospitals over restrictions
Updated / Tuesday, 11 May 2021
22:13
A number of nationwide protests took place at maternity hospitals today.
The protests organised by the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services (AIMS) Ireland are highlighting the problems people face because of Covid-19.
These include the exclusion of partners from attending pregnancy appointments and the early stages of labour. We need constructive dialogue and a solution-focused approach, and we encourage the Minister for Health, the HSE, NWIHP [National Women and Infants Health Programme] and Hospital Group CEOs to come together to find an immediate resolution to this issue, said AIMS Ireland Chair Krysia Lynch.
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Fianna Fáil senator says Donnelly needs to provide clarity on maternity restrictions as protest takes place
Senator Lisa Chambers has called for clarity from the HSE on restrictions still in place in some hospitals. By Orla Dwyer Tuesday 11 May 2021, 5:55 PM Tue 2:50 PM 19,150 Views 23 Comments
Protesters outside the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.
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Updated Tue 5:55 PM
FIANNA FÁIL SENATOR Lisa Chambers has called for clarity from the HSE on the lifting of maternity restrictions in hospitals nationwide.
Her calls come as restrictions remain in place in certain hospitals, with protesters today gathering outside the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.