Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2025
261. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has examined the introduction of statutory pregnancy-loss leave for losses before 23 weeks; and the assessments carried out on cost, eligibility, expected uptake, and international best practice. [68756/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 09 July, the Government put forward a 12 month timed amendment to the Organisation of Working Time (Pregnancy Related Leave) Private Members Bill 2025 to allow for sufficient time to develop Government legislative proposals in line with the principles of the Bill. Policy development is currently at an early stage.
The Government fully recognises the significance of this policy area. The timed amendment is allowing Government time to thoroughly consider and assess the regulatory and policy implications of legislative proposals in line with the principles of the Bill.
