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To: Government of Ireland

Extend maternity leave and maternity benefit

Temporarily extend maternity leave and maternity benefit by 3 months for those who are currently on maternity leave in light of COVID-19

Why is this important?

In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and the lockdown maternity leave/ maternity benefit should be extended by 3 months for those who's maternity leave was affected by the lockdown.
With all childcare facilities being closed many parents face issues of where to leave their babies, with facing loosing their jobs if they have nowhere to leave them.
Maternity leave is time when you and baby can attend baby groups, spend time with family, attend needed appointments and with a country being in lockdown none of these things are happening. Many babies have not met their family members or met other babies to socialise in baby groups, these things are vital for baby development, bonding and educating for babies and their parents.
Due to COVID-19 many of us are scared to leave our homes and bring babies outside, with the uncertainty of when this is going to end, maternity leave and maternity benefit should be extended giving families reassurance and support.

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2020-05-20 16:44:37 +0100

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2020-04-22 19:11:01 +0100

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2020-04-21 18:49:16 +0100

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2020-04-21 14:50:38 +0100

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2020-04-21 14:06:14 +0100

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2020-04-21 13:36:32 +0100

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