Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/CollinsA mother has claimed her baby boy is becoming ill because she has been prevented from breastfeeding the newborn after he was taken into care by Tusla, the child and family agency. However, Robert Barron SC, for the woman, said the action taken under the article was solely about the breastfeeding issue. The woman submits that the child was taken from her due to her mental health issues and that she was briefly prescribed, by her GP the drugs Xanax and Quetiapine. Tusla, the woman claims, then sent her a communication saying they could only “advise” on when it was safe to restart breastfeeding, despite the clear tests. Ms Justice Gearty was told additional affidavits and responses were required in the case before it could be heard.

Source: The Irish Times December 11, 2025 23:41 UTC