Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave

The Government has been sharply criticised by Sinn Féin for voting to delay the progression of legislation to provide pregnancy loss leave in the workplace, as multiple senators shared their experience of miscarriages.

Sinn Féin’s Nicole Ryan has said the push-back of the proposed laws on pregnancy loss leave shows the Government does “not care enough” and is attempting to kill off her party’s legislation.

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