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.
Tánaiste Announces €40 Million Investment For Blessington Housing Development
The project will deliver 106 new social homes for families and individuals in West Wicklow.
Major Easter Rail Works Set to Disrupt Wicklow Commuters
Commuters travelling between Wicklow and Dublin are being warned of significant disruption to rail services over the Easter weekend.
Wicklow GAA Under Fire After ‘deeply disrespectful’ April Fools’ Post
'There is nothing funny about equality in sport. Nothing. This kind of messaging only reinforces the very attitudes we are working so hard to change.' Leane Lifely, Wicklow Camogie County Chairperson
Knockananna's Sarah Murray Takes First Dates Ireland By Storm
Wicklow woman Sarah wows the crowd as she prepares for her appearance on First Dates Ireland
Wicklow Councillors Back Move To Increase Housing By Up To 5,500 Units In Revised Plan Upgrade
Housing Growth Targets for Wicklow have been radically increased following a council vote of members this week
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