Seanad debates

Tuesday, 2 December 2003

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

Where would one mind a baby? I know what Senators Henry and Terry are doing – they are trying to push out the boundaries for the future whereby maternity leave may be extended beyond what it is at present. However, we need to be careful. Somebody could be awkward and ask whether a room is appropriate for a baby. A former Head of State visited our company out of curiosity and his wife brought her baby with her and breastfed during the visit. It would be diplomatic not to mention the name of the country of which he was president. I am talking about staff and about where a baby would be looked after. Could somebody take a case? A company may not be able to afford a crèche.

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