Seanad debates
Tuesday, 2 December 2003
Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
2:30 pm
Joanna Tuffy (Labour)
The purpose of amendment No. 16 is similar to that of those tabled by Senator Terry. Where additional maternity leave is terminated early, the parties should be able to agree to allow the balance to be taken at a later date. Given that this involves employees and employers, I do not understand why the Government cannot agree to the amendment. I would be interested in hearing the Minister of State's reply.
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