Pádraig Rice (Cork South-Central, Social Democrats)
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970. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will commit to expanding statutory leave entitlements to those who experience pregnancy loss under 24 weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2774/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth commissioned a qualitative research study to examine the workplace experiences of parents coping with pregnancy loss.

The study focuses on people who experience pregnancy loss prior to 24 weeks’ gestation, as people who have a pregnancy loss after 24 weeks’ gestation can avail of full maternity leave and paternity leave entitlements.

The research report was published on 26 January 2024, with the recommendations arising from this study being reviewed with a view to determining Government policy in respect of this issue.