Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I support the amendment. The point of this type of legislation is to support every type of family regardless of its make-up. We must support families. That is good for society and for the individuals involved. I understand from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions that a commitment was made as part of Sustaining Progress that steps would be taken to give effect to the issue of force majeure leave in respect of same sex partners. The Minister might tell us why that is not dealt with in this Bill.