252. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the UK law, the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4744/26]

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252. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the UK law, the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4744/26]

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1. 21 January 2026

   Maternity Leave

   252. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the UK law, the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4744/26]

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