Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There are reports today that IBEC has raised concerns about the introduction of statutory domestic violence leave. Will the Government commit to moving forward swiftly with the adoption of such legislation? We believe most employers want to ensure supports are available to employees and workers experiencing domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. They want to offer them those supports. The legislation going through the House deserves cross-party support on that basis to ensure a compassionate workplace. Labour introduced a similar Bill in the Seanad to ensure reproductive health-related leave would be available to employees enduring early miscarriage. We believe amendments to the Organisation of Working Time Act could be brought forward to ensure statutory leave for those suffering domestic violence and for those who need time off for reproductive health-related reasons, including early miscarriage. Will the Taoiseach commit to ensuring speedy passage of that legislation for employees' rights?

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