456. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; her views on whether blanket overnight restrictions on partners staying in maternity hospitals is acceptable; if exceptions will be considered for difficult births or for other issues; if she will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46440/26]

458. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing. [46462/26]

459. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health whether she considers blanket overnight restrictions after childbirth acceptable. [46463/26]

460. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46464/26]

475. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health whether exceptions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs. [46507/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 456, 458, 459, 460 and 475 together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.