Pregnant women with cancer no longer have to use maternity leave when accessing treatment

Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, taking questions at a press confrence for the Green Party prior to their annual conference that is been held at the Clayton Hotel in Cork. - Picture: David Creedon

Pregnant women with cancer or other illnesses will no longer have to use their maternity leave when accessing medical treatment.

Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Integration, Disability and Youth, made the announcement at the Green Party conference in Cork city today.