Consumer Corner: Babies and benefits of maternity leave in Ireland

At €250 per week for the first 26 weeks, can women afford to take maternity leave?

For anyone planning maternity leave,HR expert, Louisa Meehan says they should find out about their state entitlements and do a really good budget plan

Having a baby can be an exciting time but it can also be quite a stressful and worrying time.

Women in Ireland are entitled to time off after they have their baby but many will experience a significant pay reduction. To manage this, some new mothers will not only have to look after their new baby but also will also be faced with the stress of managing their revised budget and finances.