Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I described a typical family setting in my case, but it is important that those rights are extended to same sex-couples. What we are doing in terms of domestic violence leave is also extremely important. These measures are underpinned by a thriving economy, but the economy works for society; it is not the other way around. We are seeing that reflected in some of the changes made by the Government. I mentioned the well-being framework, which is an important way of reviewing our economy and its place in facilitating society. These measures are hugely beneficial, many of which are small and will only reach a small percentage of the population. However, for the percentage of the population that these measures, such as the domestic violence leave, reach it will be hugely significant and important to them, and I hope we continue to make progress in this regard.

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