Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
283. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the facilities available in his 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 he will make a statement on the matter. [9375/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides breastfeeding employees with access to flexible spaces across all of the office locations for which we have responsibility. These spaces include wellbeing rooms and rest rooms. Each one is shielded from view and is free from intrusion by co-workers or the public and is provided with appropriate furniture.
Although currently demand does not exist for these spaces to be permanently dedicated for lactation purposes, staff have been made aware of their legal entitlement to breastfeeding breaks at work. The rooms outlined are continually available for these purposes and are fitted with locks.
