'People will be really upset' - Maternity visiting restrictions may be kept a while longer

Advocates have been contacted this week by a number of couples whose baby is due in the next few weeks who were hoping all remaining restrictions would lift in time. File photo: Gareth Fuller/PA

Some restrictions on visiting maternity hospitals could remain until the end of February, maternity advocates have been told by the HSE.

Advocates, under the banner of Better Maternity Care, met with HSE representatives this afternoon to discuss when remaining limits will be lifted, especially for antenatal appointments.