Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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Thanks so much for sharing that. I wish to offer you our condolences on the loss of Liam and Grace. As I said in the earlier session, I had nieces who passed away at 23 weeks. My sister was living in America. The last thing on any of our minds was work. Even for us, who were not the direct parents, there was no issue. This goes back to what Caroline said in her statement, in that it should not be based on people doing the right thing or showing kindness. While that is important in life, people should be entitled to this leave.

It is such a devastating time for people. My nieces were actually born at 23 weeks, as well. Does Deputy Cronin wish to speak?