Midlands councillor Thomasina Connell will be the first to avail of new legislation when it's passed by the President.
Introducing maternity leave is a step towards removing the perception that being a councillor is a 'man's job'.
That's according to See Her Elected, which is welcoming the legislation expected to be signed off by the President this week.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Thomasina Connell will be the first to avail of the measure, after giving birth last week.
Regional Development Officer of See Her Elected, Mullingar's Dr. Michelle Maher, says it's now a much more attractive job for women:
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