Councillors to get maternity leave under new plans

The lack of maternity supports is seen as a serious obstacle to female politicians and was cited by a Green councillor when she resigned her seat  

Junior Minister Peter Burke is expected to bring the amendments to the Local Government Act to Cabinet on Tuesday. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

County councillors who become pregnant will be able to avail of maternity leave under plans expected to be signed off at Cabinet this week.

Minister of State Peter Burke is expected to bring the amendments to the Local Government Act to Cabinet on Tuesday after they were deferred last week.