under Plans of Sinn Fein
Both parents could spend a full year with their newborns - under new plans by Sinn Fein.
The party says it would expand the current scheme which allows 26 weeks of maternity leave, with the right to take an additional 16 while paternity leave is currently at 2 weeks.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Workers' Rights, Louise O'Reilly says it would take pressure off the childcare sector.
Nearly 8 In 10 People Cite Money As The Cause Of Stress During The Christmas Period
At the beginning of December, Kildare people were in the top 3 counties, expected to spend the most during the festive season, according to a survey by Paypal.
The Train Line Between Dublin's Connolly And Grand Canal Dock Will Close Today Until The 5th Of January
Iarnród Éireann will undertake a full track renewal of the country's busiest section of rail line.
ISPCC Reveals That For Many Children In Ireland, Christmas Was A Day Of Trauma And Despair
Figures show a 12% increase in connections made this year compared with Christmas 2023.
Locals Urged To Check In On Elderly Relatives And Neighbours Over The Festive Period
According to Alone, 57 per cent of older people say they are feeling lonely.
Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident In Limerick
21-year-old Maurguerita Sheridan died after a van struck a set of gates she was standing beside in Rathkeale.
Man Dead After Car Enters Grand Canal In Kilmeague
It happened yesterday evening.
The Newbridge-Kildare Samaritans Branch Have Launched This Year's Longest Night Campaign
The Longest Night is a heartfelt initiative, dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by many during the holiday season.
A Young Mother Has Died Following A Hit And Run In Co.Limerick Yesterday Afternoon
Gardaí are looking for a silver ford transit van, that failed to remain at the scene.
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