Paul Murphy
Question:35. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to introduce paid leave from employment for those experiencing domestic violence. [40023/20]
View answerThursday, 3 December 2020
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The programme for government includes a commitment to investigate provision of paid leave and social protection to victims of domestic violence. The provision of statutory leave is not a matter for my Department. Family leave, force majeure leave and other similar provisions under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 fall under the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I note that the Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020 relating to this matter is currently before the Dáil at second stage. I trust that this clarifies the position for the deputy.