Four-week increase in Maternity and Adoptive Benefit - Ireland

An increase of four extra weeks in the entitlement to paid Maternity and Adoptive leave applies Thursday, 1st March 2007.

The increase of four weeks extends the length of paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave to a total of 26 weeks, or six months, with the option of taking an additional 16 weeks of unpaid leave. Up to now paid Maternity Leave was 22 weeks, with the option of an additional 12 weeks unpaid leave.

Based on the increase in the numbers of women claiming the benefit over the last two years, and the growth in Ireland's population, it is estimated that at least 43,000 women will qualify for the extended leave during the 12 months between March 2007 and March 2008.

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Minister Announces Increase From This Week Of Four Extra Weeks Paid Maternity And Adoptive Benefit That Will Benefit More Than 43,000 Women

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