Couples still face uncertainty over access to maternity hospital for partners

Pregnant women are waiting to hear when they might get vaccinated. File photo: Pexels

The HSE has called on maternity hospitals to follow advice on easing visiting restrictions for partners, but rejected hopes of an enforceable national approach.

On Wednesday, it was reported that an announcement was imminent around restrictions in maternity hospitals with Taoiseach Michael Martin telling the Dáil he would speak to the HSE about it.