896. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on whether it is fair and equitable that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60147/26]

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896. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on whether it is fair and equitable that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60147/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Pension Provisions

   896. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on whether it is fair and equitable that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60147/26]

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