Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Select Committee on Justice and Equality

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee Stage

9:00 am

Photo of Jack ChambersJack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I agree with Deputy Farrell. It provides the flexibility and is a very compassionate amendment. It is important that we allow this transfer and flexibility if such issues arise within a family. I welcome the amendment. It is a positive move.