Fathers in line for paid leave

Fathers could be in line for two weeks paid paternity leave, Equality Minister Aodhan O’Riordain has stated.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said in recent months she hoped to see the reform included in new legislation, but Mr O’Riordain insists he is “confident” this will now happen.

“We have maternity leave in Ireland that stands up to scrutiny, I think. But the paternity leave is something that we are well behind on.