Extra money has been announced to encourage new mums to breastfeed.
An additional zero point 9 million euro is being made available to help recruit lactation consultants in areas where breastfeeding number are lower than average.
Money is being invested in breast pumps for mums of babies born critically ill or pre term.
Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health Colm Burke says his department wants to improve the rate of breastfeeding here.
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