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

On behalf of the Minister, I thank Members for their engagement on Committee Stage and again this evening and for their contributions on the various other Stages. This is an important day as the House passes legislation which gives parents, primarily fathers, the right to paternity leave. This is a recognition of the important role played by fathers in the care of their children. This legislation will be good for children and families, especially, and for society. I acknowledge the great work by the current and previous committees.

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