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Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021): Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House and thank the members of the administrative panel for bringing forward this timely debate. Thinking back to my time on the council, young females never came forward. While we had young males, there were never young females. Much of the time they said it just was not a family-friendly choice. That is obvious from what is coming out...
Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (7 Nov 2018): Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I know it is about quality of life. Every report shows that the early weeks and years are the most important in the development and growth of a baby. Many people have contacted my office to ask about when this Bill will come into force or how far off it is. I welcome its sentiments and the fact that in principle, the Government will support...

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