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20/01/2012
Statutory Maternity Leave For Female Politicians – Doherty
A Fine Gael TD has called for statutory maternity leave to be extended to female politicians.
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, called for statutory maternity during the 'How to Elect More Women' conference held in Dublin by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch.
“The lack of maternity leave provision for female politicians is just one of the many factors that are discouraging many women from entering the world of politics in Ireland. Female members of the Oireachtas are not considered to be employees, and therefore they are not currently entitled to statutory maternity leave. This is archaic and anti-women, and it is one of many issues I would like to see addressed without delay.
“Today’s conference provided a refreshing opportunity to debate the issues and obstacles preventing women from taking up a role in politics. The very nature of politics can seem completely incompatible with having children; late night local branch meetings and Dáil sittings can be very difficult to juggle with having a family.
Ms Doherty said there were more female representatives in 31st Dáil than ever before, even though women still only accounted for a "paltry" 15% of representatives.
"I believe the Electoral Amendment Bill, which has been published by the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, will make significant strides in addressing this imbalance."
(DW/GK)
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, called for statutory maternity during the 'How to Elect More Women' conference held in Dublin by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch.
“The lack of maternity leave provision for female politicians is just one of the many factors that are discouraging many women from entering the world of politics in Ireland. Female members of the Oireachtas are not considered to be employees, and therefore they are not currently entitled to statutory maternity leave. This is archaic and anti-women, and it is one of many issues I would like to see addressed without delay.
“Today’s conference provided a refreshing opportunity to debate the issues and obstacles preventing women from taking up a role in politics. The very nature of politics can seem completely incompatible with having children; late night local branch meetings and Dáil sittings can be very difficult to juggle with having a family.
Ms Doherty said there were more female representatives in 31st Dáil than ever before, even though women still only accounted for a "paltry" 15% of representatives.
"I believe the Electoral Amendment Bill, which has been published by the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, will make significant strides in addressing this imbalance."
(DW/GK)
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