Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed)
Dail Éireann — 2020-05-28
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Bríd Smith (PBP), Dublin South-Central

I understand that. The Minister gave me an extensive answer, and what she is saying now is written in that answer. I accept the women can avail of compassionate leave, parental leave and all sorts of things and that they can jump through hoops but I am going to argue with her strongly that we have extended, changed and adjusted legislation in this emergency for all sorts of things, including planning and employment law. We can do this. What is happening is passing the parcel because the Minister for Finance said today it is the responsibility of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The latter says in her response to me that it is the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Equality. Between the three of them, they should please try to get it sorted because women are sitting at home, they are extremely nervous and they need this protection.

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