Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024

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• Amends 1994 Maternity Protection Act to let mothers diagnosed with cancer or serious illness during pregnancy postpone their maternity leave.
• Allows mothers to defer maternity leave entitlements when facing serious health conditions, enabling them to manage treatment and recovery.
• Bill status: lapsed at Second Stage; specific postponement periods and conditions not detailed in available information.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 Mar 2024
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 Mar 2024