Maternity Leave

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Will 2024 see paid miscarriage and fertility leave in Ireland?

It looks likely that 2024 will see the introduction of paid miscarriage and fertility leave in Ireland. Here,…

By Dominique McMullan

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Finding joy in the fourth trimester: The importance of rest and recuperation

The fourth trimester (the 12 weeks after giving birth) is just as important for a mother's health as…

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Unlike Government, Irish businesses are starting to offer paid leave for fertility treatment and surrogacy

As bills regarding establishing safeties and paid leave for fertility treatments and surrogacy continue to languish in government,…

By Lauren Heskin

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‘Coming out to the car park and breaking the news, ‘there’s no heartbeat’’: How the pandemic has impacted fertility

Meg Walker examines the effects the pandemic has had on those experiencing fertility issues.On the evening of October…

By Meg Walker

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‘Guilt and relief’: Inspired by Project Meghan, working mums have this advice for those returning to work after babies

Guilt, relief, exhaustion - returning to work after any absence is a challenge, but when there are tiny…

By Amanda Cassidy

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Mothers get left behind in the workplace but employing them is actually great for business: Here’s why

Working mothers are good for the economy, good for the workplace and good for the home. So why…

By Sinead Brady

Find out about maternity leave

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How to find out about maternity leave before accepting a job

Asking about maternity benefits during a job application process can be difficult, but it should not have to…

By Colette Sexton

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‘I landed my dream job when I was six months pregnant with my first child’

Andrea Galligan shares her experience of working her 'dream job' during her first pregnancy and learning a different approach…

By Andrea Galligan

parental leave

EDITORIAL

Parents of babies born during the pandemic to get an additional three weeks of parental leave

The extended leave will be available to parents of children born after November 1, 2019 The Cabinet has…

By Shayna Sappington

Back to work after maternity leave

EDITORIAL

‘My first week back at work after maternity leave didn’t go exactly as I planned it’

"As the day drew closer, I felt ready, I felt fine. I was SO organised, how could I…

By Dominique McMullan

sober curious

EDITORIAL

‘My move towards healthy eating made me reconsider my relationship with alcohol’

When Andrea Galligan became more conscious of the food she was eating during her second pregnancy, she started to become…

By Andrea Galligan

maternity leave

EDITORIAL

Can you get promoted while on maternity leave?

Maternity leave can be an ideal time to consider your current work conditions, seek a promotion or investigate…

By Andrea Galligan