Departmental Schemes
Dail Éireann — 2021-10-07
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Claire Kerrane (SF), Roscommon-Galway

It is important, when we look at our social protection system, that we also look at potential gaps in it. I feel there is a gap around the statutory entitlement to paid leave for parents when they lose a child. That is probably the most horrific time in any parent's life. There is discretion to allow leave and it is up to the employer in all cases. Will the Minister consider this issue?

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Sitting date: 2021-10-07