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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.
Minister Lawless Sought Legal Advice Over Claims Apprentice Electricians Bought Exam Papers For €50
Mr Lawless sought advice from the Attorney General on whether the matter should be referred to An Garda Síochána.
CAB: €17m Recovered And 20 Properties Seized, Including Former Saggart Home Of Daniel Kinahan
Meanwhile, Kildare is among the areas set to benefit from a new round of funding that channels the proceeds of crime back into local communities.
Man Arrested In Connection With The Fatal Assault Of Ryan Weir Gibbons Released Without Charge
A file will be prepared for the DPP
CCPC Issues Open Letter To Traders Amid Surge In Complaints Over Home Building And Improvement Jobs
The CCPC received almost 1,250 complaints from consumers - prompting the regulator to issue an open letter to the industry and to write directly to nearly 3,000 traders nationwide.
Pizza Vending Machine In Naas Forced To Close Over Anti-Social Activity And Alleged Drug Dealing
The only other pizza vending machine operated by Bosca Pizza is in Newcastle.
BREAKING: DJ Carey Jailed For Five-And-A-Half Years
After passing sentence, the judge said he could not imagine a more reprehensible fraud
Kildare Superintendent Among Officers Promoted As Part Of Senior Garda Operational Reassignments
Among the changes, Superintendent Georgina Gray - who had been serving in Kildare North - has been transferred to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, where she will take on detective duties.
BREAKING: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Following Death Of Ryan Weir Gibbons In Kildare Town
Gardaí confirmed the arrest was made this morning, Monday 3rd November, as part of the ongoing investigation.
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