Question 1

What does the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Local authority members gain statutory maternity leave equivalent to employees under Maternity Protection Act 1994, with leave ending when their term of office ends. Members on maternity leave no longer risk automatic resignation; casual vacancy does not occur, and no council resolution needed to extend leave beyond six months. Members can nominate temporary substitute to fill their role during maternity leave, illness, or extended absence 'in good faith,' appointed by co-option until member returns or term ends.

Question 2

What stage is the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022 was sponsored by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and was introduced on 25 Nov 2022.

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

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