Joyce Fegan: Will Ireland give paid leave for miscarriage?

To think we offer no paid leave for women who suffer a miscarriage is actually archaic, not to mention inhumane

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, and Labour MP Ginny Andersen. Picture: Getty Images

This week, New Zealand’s parliament passed legislation allowing paid bereavement leave for workers who mis-carry a pregnancy.

Workers will get three days’ leave under the new law.