As the new re-opening plan for society was announced last week, it looked like restrictions were going to be lifted for partners to be allowed to attend maternity appointments but the guidance from the HSE to 19 maternity hospitals and units around the country has remained the same . Senator Eileen Flynn chatted to us about this and her call for free treatment for pregnancy-related issues. 

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