Domestic Violence

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Ceisteanna (893)

Darren O'Rourke

Ceist:

893. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a person avails of domestic violence leave under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, the information they must provide to their employer; if the employer is allowed to ask questions to establish eligibility for domestic violence leave; the documentation or evidence which an employer can lawfully request to support a claim to this entitlement; the general data protection regulation, GDPR, protections which are taken into consideration during this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7489/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

Under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, anyone experiencing or at risk of domestic violence will be entitled to take five days leave in any 12 month period in order to access supports. They will also be entitled to full pay during the period of leave.

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth commissioned Women’s Aid to develop supports for employers to develop their own domestic violence workplace policies, including templates and guidance, all of which are available at www.dvatwork.ie.

Those wishing to avail of domestic violence leave are not required to provide proof or evidence to their employers in order to avail of the leave.