Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2023-03-01
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Roderic O'Gorman (GP), Dublin West

This amendment seeks to substitute the term " in loco parentis " with the phrase "providing parental care" and support. The term " in loco parentis " is used elsewhere in this legislation. Having taken advice on this, we are satisfied that the current wording will cover foster care arrangements. The current wording is sufficient regarding foster care which was raised on Committee Stage. More broadly, this term is used throughout the legislation. To remove it in this instance would create an inconsistency so we are not recommending acceptance in this situation.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-01