Ireland Extends Parent’s Leave, Effective Aug. 1

Ireland’s parent’s leave benefit will be extended to nine weeks up from seven weeks, effective Aug. 1, 2024.

Under current law, employees are entitled to take up to seven weeks of leave during the first two years of a child’s life, or within two years of placement with the family in the event of adoption. The Parent’s Leave and Benefit Act 2019 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2024, published June 21, extends the amount of leave to nine weeks, up from seven weeks.

Qualified employees are entitled to receive a benefit of 274 euros (US$296) per week, however, ...