Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Committee Stage

Photo of Louise O'ReillyLouise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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That answers my question. There will be two tiers of staff and it will be a bit upstairs-downstairs in the public service after the enactment. Deputy Sherlock referred to a list of reasons a person might be availing of this leave. This is something I want to put to bed and I am assuming that the Minister will be in a position to do that today. The reasons they might be availing of this leave could include seeking legal advice or going to a doctor. I am assuming the reason will not have to be notified to an employer; simply that the leave is being taken. Will the reason for the leave have to be notified as well?