Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Nov 1994

Vol. 447 No. 3

Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Adoptive Leave.

Liz McManus

Question:

24 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he will make legislative provisions to extend the right of adoptive leave to men in view of the recent Labour Court decision to award a father the same adoptive leave rights as his female colleagues. [3682/94]

Minister for Equality and Law Reform (Mr. Taylor)

There are no proposals to make legislative provision to extend the right to adoptive leave to men. I note that the Labour Court decision referred to in the question is the subject of an appeal to the High Court.