Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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I am sure Mr. McCarthy is aware of the Leave Our Leave campaign by the Irish Cancer Society, which concerns women who are diagnosed with cancer during their pregnancy and have to forfeit their maternity leave. The Irish Cancer Society is running a campaign to have this changed. Last October, the Minister gave a commitment to amend the legislation to rectify that. They cannot defer their maternity leave, unlike men, who can defer their paternity leave. Last October, the Minister gave a commitment to rectify it and amend the legislation. Has that started? Has the Minister instructed the Department to work on that amendment or legislation, and where is it?