PQ 2767
2767. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the fairness of the existing situation that allows civil servants to take unpaid parental leave up until their child is 16 years of age whereby other parents are limited to when their child is 12 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55271/26]
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2767. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the fairness of the existing situation that allows civil servants to take unpaid parental leave up until their child is 16 years of age whereby other parents are limited to when their child is 12 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55271/26]
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