Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 November 2012
186. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he plans to introduce paternity leave as part of the overall legislative reforms around the implementation of the EU directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50703/12]
View answerMy Department is currently working on the draft Heads of the Family Leave Bill which will transpose Council Directive 2010/18/EU on Parental Leave. Among other things this new legislation will provide for an additional 4 weeks parental leave for both mothers and fathers. This Bill will also consolidate all various family leave legislation (maternity, adoptive, parental and carer's leave) in one Bill. This will also provide an opportunity to examine whether there is scope for additional improvements in current provisions in the area of leave for fathers.
