Question 1

What does the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows employees with serious physical or mental health conditions to postpone maternity leave for 5-52 weeks, with medical certification and 2-week employer notice required. Entitles members of Houses of the Oireachtas to 26 weeks maternity leave, formally called maternity leave for members, when properly notified. Amends Maternity Protection Act 1994 and Employment Equality Act 1998; includes provisions for preserving certain institutional records in public interest.

Question 2

What stage is the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 4 Nov 2024, the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 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 Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024?

Accepted Answer

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 was sponsored by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and was introduced on 1 Oct 2024.

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