Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
1019. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that the regulations for domestic violence leave under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 provide for a rate of pay at 100% of the person's normal rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27202/23]
View answerEnsuring victims of domestic violence can access leave to access support is a priority for Government. Section 7 of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 introduces 5 days paid domestic violence leave.
Under section 7, regulations are to be made setting out a rate of pay for the leave. In line with the provisions of the Act, I have written to employers representatives, employees representatives and domestic violence support providers seeking their views on the rate of pay. Work on the regulations is ongoing and I intend to publish the regulations and commence the relevant provisions in the autumn.
Alongside work on the regulations, my Department has contracted Women's Aid to develop supports for employers to develop their own workplace policies for domestic violence. These supports will be available for the commencement of the leave.
