Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022

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• Local authority members now entitled to maternity leave protections previously available only to employees under the 1994 Act.
• Absence for maternity leave no longer counts as casual vacancy; allows temporary replacement members during extended absences.
• Amends Maternity Protection Act 1994 and Local Government Act 2001 to extend protections and manage council seat continuity.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Nov 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   1 Dec 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   1 Dec 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   14 Dec 2022
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   14 Dec 2022
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Dec 2022
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Dec 2022
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Dec 2022
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Dec 2022
10. Enacted

    21 Dec 2022