@rodericogorman You have not listened to us at all Minister. 3 weeks parents leave but not being able to take it until April does NOT help families who had babies during lockdown and who can't get creche places for under 1s. Please reconsider this time frame, it's the least you can do
Time is running out for new mothers, we NEED YOU to reach out to your local TDs and tell your stories and ask them to support the motion on Thursday #ExtendMatLeave2020
FINAL PUSH - WE NEED SUPPORT FOR THE MOTION!
@sinnfeinireland will be putting forward a Private Members’ Bill to the Dáil this coming Tuesday which will cover issues related to maternity benefit etc.
We need YOU TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TD’S
@MichealMartinTD@HMcEntee @HHumphreysFG @rodericogorman@Paschald@mmcgrathtd The Seanad is ready. Will you approve the extension of maternity leave for ALL women who were on maternity leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Should legislation underpinning
NWCI and @matleave2020 are holding a photocall outside the Dail on Tuesday 7 July at 11am.
Women who were on maternity leave during Covid-19 did not have access to the usual supports, and are calling for a one-off extension to maternity leave and pay.
https://t.co/8AszD8MuxH
@MichealMartinTD @HHumphreysFG @HMcEntee Read It&then tell us that there's no need for extention! Over 28k women signed the petition,we are trying to show you how many of us didn't had the normal maternity leave and you can change that! #ExtendMatLeave2020
https://t.co/Uz43cVYhtV