Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman is bringing a memo before cabinet concerning the legislation that would increase paid parents leave from 2 to 5 weeks.
This will be backdated to apply to both parents of children born since November 2019.
If passed this month in the Oireachtas people will be entitled to take the leave from April.
The Family Leave Bill also contains provisions to allow male same-sex couples to avail of adoptive leave for the first time.
Wicklow Faces Ongoing Flood Risks Despite Improvement in Weather Conditions
With public concerns regarding blocked drains and gullies, Wicklow County Council Chief says that even properly maintained systems are being overwhelmed
Wicklow Coastal Areas Best Avoided During Status Orange Alert
Flooding is a safety concern with waves crashing over Wicklow Town Promenade, Bray Seafront and Arklow’s North Beach.
*UPDATE* Wicklow Orange Rain Warning Change As Flood Risk Remains High
Dublin joins Wicklow and Waterford under Status Orange rainfall warnings for Thursday
Wicklow Flood Relief: Support Available for Businesses and Community Groups
Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme offers up to €100,000 to help restore premises damaged by recent floods.
UPDATE: Ban On Scrambler Bikes In Public Spaces Agreed By Cabinet
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD Simon Harris called for an outright ban on scramblers from public roads and public spaces
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Heavy rain shower
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