Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
280. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the decision by the Mayor of London to introduce menopause leave for staff at London’s City Hall; if a similar provision will be introduced in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14736/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraCurrently there are no plans to introduce menopause leave in the Civil Service. Whilst there is no leave for menopause, we support women through the Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS). The CSEAS recently held a civil service-wide webinar on menopause at work and is in the process of establishing a Menopause in the Workplace working group. With almost 60% of the Civil Service workforce made up of women, this working group will be established to proactively understand and better support women through the menopause in the Civil Service. This is in line with Programme for Government commitments in the area of women’s health.
