asked the Taoiseach if he will state in detail in relation to each semi-State body associated with his Department, what arrangements, if any, exist for the provision of paid maternity leave for their employees; and, in the case of any which do not have such arrangements, the steps he proposes to take to see that such arrangements are made.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Maternity Leave.
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Paid maternity leave is applicable to the secretarial assistants in An Chomhairle Ealaíon, which is the only non-Civil-Service body under the aegis of my Department. The extension of such leave to other classes of staff employed by that body is a matter for negotiation.