Irish Wedding News
20/06/2016
Ireland's government has published the Paternity Bill, which would provide fathers with two weeks of paternity leave and two weeks of paternity benefit.
The announcement coincided with Father's Day and is to be officially published today, 20 June.
When enacted, the legislation will enable new fathers to start the combined package of paternity leave and paternity benefit at any time within the first six months following birth. It will also apply to the fathers of newly adopted children. The Bill is expected to be introduced to the Dáil this Friday.
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD, said: "This legislation has been a priority for me since the new Partnership Government was established in May. I have been a strong advocate for the necessity of paid paternity leave for many years.
"Consistent findings show that targeting investment in a child's early years leads to better outcomes for both the child and wider society.
"As a former Minister for Children I know how important it is for fathers to have the opportunity to be involved at the earliest stages of a child's development. All evidence suggests that the support of both parents at an early stage is in the best interests of the child.
"I strongly support the Government's commitment to significantly increase parental leave over the next five years and cut the cost of childcare. I hope all members of the Oireachtas will play their part in facilitating this priority legislation through the Houses over the coming weeks."
Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar TD, added: "It's great to be able to do something for dads by providing paternity benefit to all PRSI contributors for the first time. Parenting is changing and fathers are more and more involved in raising their children.
"Ireland is behind the curve compared to our European colleagues but this combined package of paternity leave and paternity benefit will help to address that.
"The Department of Social Protection will provide paid paternity benefit of €230 per week for the two weeks of Paternity Leave. Employers will also have the option of providing a further top-up to the dad's regular salary if they so choose."
(JP/MH)
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Ireland Publishes Paternity Bill
Ireland's government has published the Paternity Bill, which would provide fathers with two weeks of paternity leave and two weeks of paternity benefit.
The announcement coincided with Father's Day and is to be officially published today, 20 June.
When enacted, the legislation will enable new fathers to start the combined package of paternity leave and paternity benefit at any time within the first six months following birth. It will also apply to the fathers of newly adopted children. The Bill is expected to be introduced to the Dáil this Friday.
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD, said: "This legislation has been a priority for me since the new Partnership Government was established in May. I have been a strong advocate for the necessity of paid paternity leave for many years.
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"Consistent findings show that targeting investment in a child's early years leads to better outcomes for both the child and wider society.
"As a former Minister for Children I know how important it is for fathers to have the opportunity to be involved at the earliest stages of a child's development. All evidence suggests that the support of both parents at an early stage is in the best interests of the child.
"I strongly support the Government's commitment to significantly increase parental leave over the next five years and cut the cost of childcare. I hope all members of the Oireachtas will play their part in facilitating this priority legislation through the Houses over the coming weeks."
Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar TD, added: "It's great to be able to do something for dads by providing paternity benefit to all PRSI contributors for the first time. Parenting is changing and fathers are more and more involved in raising their children.
"Ireland is behind the curve compared to our European colleagues but this combined package of paternity leave and paternity benefit will help to address that.
"The Department of Social Protection will provide paid paternity benefit of €230 per week for the two weeks of Paternity Leave. Employers will also have the option of providing a further top-up to the dad's regular salary if they so choose."
(JP/MH)
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