Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Reilly for coming before the committee this afternoon to discuss her work on this really important topic. I want to acknowledge the merits of the Bill as a response to victims and survivors who need to take time off work. I have two questions for the Deputy on her consultation and engagement with stakeholders and support groups. I ask her to take us through what was involved in that process. Who did the Deputy meet and who did she engage with? Did she engage with any employer representative groups? If so, what was their feedback? What is the provision of up to ten days paid leave based on? Is it international best practice or is it based on other jurisdictions that have introduced similar legislation?