Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
253. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50351/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is committed to providing all appropriate and necessary supports to facilitate breastfeeding breaks for staff in the workplace. Such supports include access to suitable accommodation facilities and flexibility around their start and end of work times each day. Each of the offices of my Department has a private room which can accommodate for breastfeeding and expressing milk in the workplace.
Breastfeeding mothers are also entitled to paid breaks from work (one hour per day), or reduced daily working time (one hour per day) to facilitate breastfeeding or lactation.
My Department does, and will continue to, implement best practice to support parents in the workplace.
Agencies under my remit will respond to the Deputy directly regarding their arrangements within 10 working days.
