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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.
NAMA Officially Being Dissolved Today
It comes 16 years after the state's bad bank was set up to deal with the fallout from the financial crash.
17-Year-Old Found Guilty Of Murder Of Father-Of-Five In Cork
The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, had pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter.
Highest Number Of Home Completions In First Half Of Year Since 2011, Despite Q2 Decline
Over 16,600 homes were completed between January and June this year.
Over 4,500 Fish Found Dead In Cavan
A multi-agency investigation is underway.
Daniel Kinahan Set To Face Trial In Ireland
The Dubliner, who's the alleged leader of the Kinahan cartel had been fighting an extradition order.
Cabinet Signs Off On E-Scooter Ban For Under 18s
Parents will also be fined if their child is found using an e-scooter they bought.
Singer-Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies In A Motorbike Crash
The 56 year-old died in the early hours of this morning
Motorcyclist Dies After Road Collision In Lucan
The incident occurred on the R109 Lower Road, Strawberry Beds, Lucan shortly before 4:30am
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