Although the country may have celebrated “freedom weekend”, the pandemic is far from over and there are still some restrictions in place in hospitals and nursing homes.

Kieran spoke to John O’Donovan is a lecturer in journalism and audio production in DCU and Linda Kelly from Better Maternity Care Campaign about the current restrictions in hospitals...

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