Most miss more than two days work a year to care for sick kids

Three quarters of Irish parents say they miss more than two days work each year to care for a sick child.

Most miss more than two days work a year to care for sick kids

Three quarters of Irish parents say they miss more than two days work each year to care for a sick child.

Nearly half of working parents say they are likely to stay at home if their child is unwell with a cold or flu, and more mums than dads take time off.

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