Maternity Leave

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Questions (403)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

403. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish a general scheme to grant an entitlement of maternity leave to councillors elected to local government. [37262/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Peter Burke)

Further to my reply to Parliamentary Questions no. 216 and 231 of 5 July 2022, preparation of the general scheme to grant an entitlement of maternity leave to local authority elected members is being prioritised in my Department. Once approved by Government, the general scheme will be forwarded to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting of the Bill and published when that process is complete.