Departmental Offices

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Questions (695)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

695. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice the facilities available in her Department to facilitate breastfeeding breaks in accordance with WHO guidelines of two years for women in the workplace and as part of the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9376/21]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department of Justice has ten buildings in its estate. All of the buildings have a dedicated restroom, which may be used by staff for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk.