Fianna Fáil criticises proposed funding cut for breastfeeding campaign

Fianna Fáil says a proposed cut to funding for a breastfeeding campaign is short sighted and should be reversed.

Fianna Fáil says a proposed funding cut to maternity hospitals to promote breastfeeding for new mothers is short sighted and should be reversed.

The HSE is set to withdraw €50,000 per year, under the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, to maternity hospitals that are taking part in a programme to promote breastfeeding.