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10. Why Don't Politicians Get Maternity Leave?
10. Why Don't Politicians Get Maternity Leave?
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
If you went for a job interview and they said there was no maternity leave, you'd walk out right?
Well politicians in Ireland are not entitled to any automatic maternity leave and special arrangements need to be made whenever a female TD, Senator or Councillor gets pregnant.
But why is the system like this? And is there any sign of change?
Let Me Explain
Well politicians in Ireland are not entitled to any automatic maternity leave and special arrangements need to be made whenever a female TD, Senator or Councillor gets pregnant.
But why is the system like this? And is there any sign of change?
Let Me Explain
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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