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Peter Burke: “By introducing a statutory entitlement to leave for pregnancy loss, we are strengthening workers' rights in a meaningful…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
By introducing a statutory entitlement to leave for pregnancy loss, we are strengthening workers' rights in a meaningful and compassionate way - ensuring that employees are supported and treated with dignity at a time of great personal difficulty.
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Peter Burke
Fine Gael
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rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the new paid leave for miscarriage.

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