Irish men less aware of parental leave rights

IRISH men are less aware of their entitlements to take parental leave than the vast majority of their EU counterparts, a survey has revealed.

Only 57% of Irish males admitted they knew they could take time off as a right compared to the EU average of 75%. It is the second lowest rate of awareness apart from Greece where just 45% of men know of their parental leave entitlements.

The Euro barometer study shows that most European males, including Irish men, are reluctant to take parental leave for a variety of reasons, including a lack of payment and the belief that it is more for women.