Enacted 33/2021

Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021

Employment Social Welfare Justice & Policing

Introduced: 9 Mar 2021
Last updated: 11 Sep 2024

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Joint adoptive parents can now choose which partner takes statutory adoption leave instead of default rules applying.
Parental leave period extended and timeframe for taking it expanded under the Parent's Leave and Benefit Act 2019.
Child and Family Agency board size increases to nine members; personal injuries guidelines rules updated for courts.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

9 Mar 2021
Second Stage 26th Seanad

12 Mar 2021
Committee Stage 26th Seanad

12 Mar 2021
Report Stage 26th Seanad

22 Mar 2021
Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

22 Mar 2021
Second Stage 33rd Dáil

22 Mar 2021
Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

25 Mar 2021
Report Stage 33rd Dáil

25 Mar 2021
Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

25 Mar 2021
Enacted

27 Mar 2021