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The monies will fund 24 new posts.
24 lactation consultant posts are being created to provide breastfeeding support in the country's maternity units.
Over €1.5 million of funding is being allocated to the HSE to provide for the specialists across hospital and community settings.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says Ireland has to increase its breastfeeding rates to improve child and maternal health, and reduce childhood obesity.
WHO Confirms Five Cases Of Hantavirus
There are a further three suspected cases, while three people have died.
Social Media Companies Deny Their Platforms Are Addictive
It comes as representatives appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning
Ongoing Nuclear Energy Discussions As Fuel Crisis Continues
It comes as Fianna Fáil TD James O'Connor has introduced a bill to reverse the ban on nuclear energy
Heritage Village - housing needs for older adults
Heritage Village, located in Killenard, Co. Laois, purpose-built community for those aged 55+
Parents And Guardians Urged To Complete Applications For School Transport, As Deadline Looms
It comes as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, Friday May 8th
Rise In Homeowners Taking Out Green Loans
Experts said consumers were rushing to upgrade their homes and move to EV cars
Almost 300 Child Asylum Seekers Found To Be Adults Over Last Four Years.
The figure has been revealed in a Tusla report to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee.
Eight Confirmed Or Suspected Cases Of Hantavirus As Docking Uncertainty Continues
Three people have died following the virus outbreak on board a cruise ship
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