Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
460. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a review of allowances for people going through IVF will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19049/23]
View answer461. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans the Government has to introduce paid leave for people going through IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 460 and 461 together.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is examining the needs of working parents regarding reproductive health including the issues raised in the Private Member’s Bill, the Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021.
At present, under the Maternity Protection Acts, a pregnant employee is entitled to paid time off work to attend ante-natal medical appointments and classes.
Family leave provisions are kept under review to ensure that they are appropriate to the needs of working parents.
