Maternity Protection (Child Bereavement) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-28
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Nicole Ryan (SF), Administrative Panel

I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Maternity Protection Act 1994 to provide for postponement of maternity leave in the event of the death of a child of a relevant employee, and to provide for related matters.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Nicole Ryan (SF), Administrative Panel

Next Tuesday.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-28