Creighton: No forewarning on maternity leave measure

Women face an increased risk of being discriminated against in the workplace because of a cut to the sum the State pays towards maternity benefit, according to exiled Fine Gael TD Lucinda Creighton.

She appealed to Social Protection Minister Joan Burton to postpone the budget measure — due to come into effect in January — until September so it will not effect women who are currently pregnant.

These women had “no forewarning” the Dublin South East TD said, calling for a “constructive and very generous” postponement.