Paid leave for women who experience an early miscarriage is set to be introduced for the first time under plans approved by Cabinet.


The proposals would provide five days' paid leave for pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' with the cost covered by employers.


Labour's Ann Higgins has welcomed the move but says the measures don't go far enough and is calling for longer leave and wider reproductive health supports.


Sligo Councillor Ann Higgins tells Ocean Fm News the proposals are a welcome first step, but more must be done to support women and families affected by pregnancy loss in our region.

Paid leave for women who experience an early miscarriage is set to be introduced for the first time under plans approved by Cabinet.
 The proposals would provide five days' paid leave for pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' with the cost covered by employers.
 Labour's Ann Higgins has welcomed the move but says the measures don't go far enough and is calling for longer leave and wider reproductive health supports.
 Sligo Councillor Ann Higgins tells Ocean Fm News the proposals are a welcome first step, but more must be done to support women and families affected by pregnancy loss in our region.

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