Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I apologise, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I should also have congratulated you. I look forward to working with you. Stillbirth is covered by the Bill. The term "confinement" ensures any father whose child is stillborn after 24 weeks is entitled to the benefit. I will personally pass the Deputies' observations on communication to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality. I undertake that she will commit in writing to what I have just clarified regarding the very sad and tragic issue that arises with respect to a stillborn child. It is very fair comment that, in these circumstances, the benefit is even more required by families.

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