Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
296. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 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. [50346/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with Government policy, breastfeeding employees of my Department are entitled to paid breaks of one hour per day from work, or a reduction of one hour per day working time, to facilitate breastfeeding or lactation (Circular 31/06 Implementation of the Regulations of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004). At present, breastfeeding or lactation breaks may continue until the child is two years of age. This hour can be broken into two 30 minute breaks or three 20 minute breaks if desired. Paid breaks from work or a reduction in working hours are calculated on a pro rata basis for staff members who are working a reduced work pattern.
The information requested by the Deputy for my Department, including the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), and the bodies under its aegis is set out in the tables below.
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
|
Building |
Number of rooms Available |
|
Merrion Campus, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
1st Floor, Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
3rd & 4th Floor, St Stephen’s Green House, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
5th Floor, 90 North Kings Street, Dublin 7 |
1 |
|
1st Floor, Unit 2, Central Business Park, Tullamore |
1 |
|
3A Mayor Street Upper, North Wall, Dublin 1 |
0 |
Office of Government Procurement
|
Building |
Number of rooms Available |
|
Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, Co. Meath |
1 |
|
3A Mayor Street Upper, North Wall, Dublin 1 |
0 |
|
7 Eastgate Avenue, Eastgate, Little Island, Co. Cork |
0 |
|
Floor 2, Government Offices, Cranmore Road, Sligo |
0 |
|
CityGate House, Raheem Business Centre, Limerick |
0 |
Bodies under the aegis
I wish to advise the Deputy that with the exception of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Shared Services Office (NSSO), all bodies under the aegis of my Department operate from one office location. The OPW manages in excess of 100 locations countrywide. While there may not be dedicated spaces in each site, a safe space can be made available at short notice.
|
Building |
Number of rooms Available |
|
|
Office of Public Works (OPW) |
Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, Co. Meath |
1 |
|
1GQ, 1 Georges Quay, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
|
Government Buildings, Hebron Road, Kilkenny |
1 |
|
|
Main Street, Headford, Co. Galway |
1 |
|
|
Public Appointments Service (PAS) |
Chapter House, 26-30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
National Shared Services Office (NSSO) |
Block 5, Belfield Office Park, Dublin 4 |
1 |
|
Central Business Park , Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
1 |
|
|
New Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
1 |
|
|
Deerpark Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
1 |
|
|
Renmore, Galway |
1 |
|
|
Trinity Point, 10/11 Leinster Street South, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
|
State Laboratory |
Backweston Campus, Celbridge, Co. Kildare |
1 |
|
Office of the Ombudsman |
6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 |
1 |
|
Office of the National Lottery Regulator (ORNL)* |
Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1 |
0 |
* The ORNL is a small office of 11 staff. To date, no request / requirement for such space has arisen. In the event that it arises, the Office will give favorable consideration to such request.
