Government to bring in full pay for domestic violence leave

Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman said: 'Domestic violence leave gives a victim of domestic violence the chance to access support without impacting on their employment and income'

Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman made the announcement, saying that it was important that victims of domestic violence do not have to worry about losing income.

The Government has confirmed that victims of domestic violence will be entitled to their full pay when they take the new leave.

Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman made the announcement this morning, saying that it was important that victims of domestic violence do not have to worry about losing income.