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Tuesday, 28 June 2022 14:46

The lack of proper maternity time away has long been cited as a barrier to women entering politics.

County and city councillors could have access to paid maternity leave for the first time from early next year.

Cabinet approved a scheme this morning which will entitle councillors to co-opt a substitute for the duration of their leave.

The lack of proper maternity time away has long been cited as a barrier to women entering politics.

Junior Minister and Longford-Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Peter Burke explains how the new scheme will work:

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