The monies will fund 24 new posts.
24 lactation consultant posts are being created to provide breastfeeding support in the country's maternity units.
Over €1.5 million of funding is being allocated to the HSE to provide for the specialists across hospital and community settings.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says Ireland has to increase its breastfeeding rates to improve child and maternal health, and reduce childhood obesity.
Housing Dept. Unable To Publish Latest Homeless Figures Due To Industrial Action
Last month's release showed homelessness has reached another record high
Motorway Toll Price Hikes Announced For January
TII has approved a rise of between 10 and 20 cents for cars using the M50
Gardaí To Engage In Work-To-Rule During EU Meetings Next Month
They had voted overwhelmingly for industrial action last week
Kfm's Local Hero 'Sitting Room' Shines At Irish Music Month National Finale
Shimmer Boy from Cork was the overall winner in The Academy last night (28 October)
Tánaiste Won't Be "Pointing Fingers" After Anonymous Comments About Culture Minister
It follows an article published by the Sunday Times recently
Funeral Of Renowned Musician Dónal Lunny To Take Place In Newbridge This Saturday
Lunny's family encourages people to celebrate his life through music, as books of condolence open across Kildare.
"Strong Possibility" Of Attack At Upcoming EU Meetings In Dublin, Says Gardaí
There are serious security concerns for these two events.
Two Sinn Féin TDs To Be Questioned Over Garvaghy Road Protest
The High Court in Belfast has since upheld the Northern Ireland Secretary's decision to block the march
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