Parental Leave Extention from 2 to 5 Weeks
March 9, 2021
Changes to parent’s leave from April 2021:
- The current 2 weeks’ parent’s leave will increase to 5 weeks for each parent
- The current 2 weeks’ Parent’s Benefit will increase to 5 weeks for each parent (if you qualify)
- You will be able to take parent’s leave during the first 2 years of your child’s life (or 2 years from adoption)
What this means is anyone who has had a child since November 2019 will be able to apply for 5 weeks leave under the scheme which will be in place in the coming weeks.
For further information on Parental Leave – https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/minister-to-seek-extension-of-paid-parental-leave-to-five-weeks-1.4430215