Covid-19 maternity restrictions an example of 'male chauvinistic privilege'

Independent TD Thomas Pringle said he had been contacted by a considerable number of worried women and their partners, including one constituent who is due to give birth in January and had to receive emergency care at 13 weeks gestation without her partner present. File image

Covid-19 restrictions in maternity hospitals are "nonsensical" and another example of "male chauvinistic privilege", the Dáil has heard.

Calling for an easing of restrictions, Independent TD Thomas Pringle said women are being given the devastating news that their pregnancies are not viable and are going through miscarriages without a loved one present.