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Seanad Éireann · 2026-01-28

Maternity Protection (Child Bereavement) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage

SF Nicole Ryan · Administrative Panel

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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. When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

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SF Nicole Ryan

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.

CC Mark Daly

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

SF Nicole Ryan this contribution

Next Tuesday.

CC Mark Daly

Is that agreed? Agreed.