O’Dowd and Nesbitt launch public consultation on Baby Loss Certificate Scheme for Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 13:34

Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have launched a public consultation seeking views on a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme. The scheme, which forms part of The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill, will be open to parents who have experienced the loss of a baby prior to the end of the 24th week of pregnancy. Speaking following the launch of the consultation, Finance Minister John O'Dowd said: “I welcome the launch of the consultation on a Baby...Request free trial