Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Women in Ireland are entitled to 26 weeks of maternity leave, which can be taken any time from 12 weeks before the expected date of delivery to 16 weeks after the birth of the child.
Here is a breakdown of the maternity leave entitlement in Ireland:
- 26 weeks of maternity leave: This leave can be taken as one continuous block or in multiple blocks, and it can be started any time from 12 weeks before the expected date of delivery.
- 16 weeks of unpaid parental leave: After the 26 weeks of maternity leave have been exhausted, women can take an additional 16 weeks of unpaid parental leave. This leave can be taken either immediately after maternity leave or at any time within the first two years of the child's life.
- 4 weeks of annual leave: Women are also entitled to four weeks of annual leave each year, which can be taken in addition to maternity and parental leave.
In total, women in Ireland can receive up to 46 weeks of paid leave and up to 62 weeks of unpaid leave after having a baby.
In addition to these leave entitlements, women in Ireland are also entitled to a number of other benefits, such as:
- Health care: Pregnant women and new mothers are entitled to free health care, including prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care.
- Childcare: The government provides subsidies for childcare, and there are a number of different types of childcare options available, including crèches, playschools, and after-school programs.
- Employment protection: Women are protected from discrimination and unfair dismissal during pregnancy and maternity leave.