Calls for special Seanad committee to examine family leave

Fianna Fail's Lisa Chambers: "I think we need to look at the whole area of maternity leave, parental leave and family leave, in the context of modern Ireland." Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Calls have been made to establish a dedicated committee to overhaul family leave as part of national debate on supports available to parents.

Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers has called for a re-examination of leave for both mothers and fathers and believes a Seanad committee should be tasked with looking into how entitlements can reflect modern family life.