Ireland approves plan allowing women with serious illness to delay maternity leave

Ireland approves plan allowing women with serious illness to delay maternity leave

The Irish government has given its approval for a legislation that will ensure women undergoing treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses will not be forced to use maternity leave. The legislation will also see the introduction of statutory right to maternity leave for members of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament). The Maternity Protection (Amendment) and … Read more

Legislation to provide maternity leave for councillors approved by Government

The Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke TD has confirmed that Cabinet has approved the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022. The legislation provides a choice to members of Local Authorities to appoint an individual as a temporary substitute in the … Read more