Minister wants two week's paternity leave by year's end

Two weeks of paid paternity leave for fathers will be in place "this year", and could be extended to include same sex couples.

Minister wants two week's paternity leave by year's end
Sat, 28 Feb, 2015 - 12:35

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Political Reporter, Killarney

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