Person: Maureen Fallon

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Recluse ‘died of a broken heart’

A woman, who was a recluse, allowed no one into her home and had died several weeks before she was found, an inquest heard.

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Reclusive woman "died of a broken heart", inquest hears

It’s time that Ireland weaned itself off ‘supplementary’ bottles

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Mothers born outside Ireland more likely to breastfeed

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New bid to boost breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding advocates look for way to boost Ireland’s low rates

Births to single mothers double over last 15 years

THE percentage of children born to single mothers has doubled in the past 15 years, an ESRI report will reveal today.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2006

Public breastfeeding draws complaints

THERE have been some worrying episodes where women have been discriminated against for breastfeeding in restaurants, hotels and shopping centres, national breastfeeding coordinator Maureen Fallon said yesterday.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2005

Restaurants urged to support breastfeeding mothers

Restaurants, hotels and cafes must support ‘babies who lunch’ – infants who are fed by breastfeeding mothers on their premises, the Government said today.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2005

Restaurants back breastfeeding plan

MORE than 100 restaurants and cafes are backing an initiative to support breastfeeding mothers.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2004

Sonia spells out all the best reasons for breastfeeding

OLYMPIC silver medallist and mother of two Sonia O’Sullivan, was so astounded by Ireland’s low breastfeeding rate that she volunteered immediately when asked to support National Breastfeeding Week.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2003

Babies ‘should be breastfed for longer’

THE Department of Health has changed its guidelines on breastfeeding after a review was carried out by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Wed, 06 Aug, 2003