Government accused of 'washing its hands' of expectant mothers

The Government has been accused of "washing its hands" of expectant mothers who are not allowed the support of partners at scans and early labour.

The Government has been accused of "washing its hands" of expectant mothers who are not allowed the support of partners at scans and early labour.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has told the Dáil that it is up to local clinical leads to decide when restrictions banning partners from attending the 20-week scan and other appointments as well as early labour will be lifted.