Enacted 110/2022
Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022
- Introduced
- 25 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
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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
- First Stage 33rd Dáil25 Nov 2022
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil1 Dec 2022
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil1 Dec 2022
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil14 Dec 2022
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil14 Dec 2022
- Second Stage 26th Seanad15 Dec 2022
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad15 Dec 2022
- Report Stage 26th Seanad15 Dec 2022
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad15 Dec 2022
- Enacted21 Dec 2022