Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 April 2005
115 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks’ paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks’ paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12731/05]
View answerIt has not been possible in the time available to compile the information on the arrangements for maternity leave within public bodies reporting to me. I have asked my Department to request this information from the public bodies concerned as a matter of urgency and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. I am not aware of any plans to provide an additional eight weeks' paid maternity leave for the staff in question nor to provide six weeks' paid parental leave.
