Any arrangements, like those made for Minister Helen McEntee, have been done on an ad hoc basis.
The Social Democrats have published a bill that would allow local councillors to take maternity leave.
At present politicians aren't entitled to maternity, paternity or other family leave.
Any arrangements, like those made for Minister Helen McEntee, have been done on an ad hoc basis.
Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns says her bill aims to change that

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