maternity leave

“It’s just a bit chaotic.” Even though Doireann Garrihy is still on maternity leave, the RTÉ star explained that she has already started getting ready ahead of her return. Garrihy welcomed her baby girl Rosie in October with husband Mark Mehigan and has been enjoying family life since. However, the presenter revealed that life is […]

3 months ago

Doireann’s replacements have since been announced Doireann Garrihy has bid an emotional farewell to her devoted listeners and co-hosts as she takes a break from 2FM to head on maternity leave. The 2FM host and her husband, Mark Mehigan, are expecting their first child together. Doireann has officially been ‘out of office’ since yesterday (October […]

10 months ago

If you’re expecting or are planning on trying for a baby, you’ll likely be looking into maternity leave and how it works in Ireland. There are lots of misunderstandings when it comes to maternity leave for new mothers in Ireland; from how long you need to be in a job and what pay you’re entitled […]

1 year ago

Women with serious illnesses can now defer maternity leave in Ireland Cabinet has agreed to allow women with serious illnesses to defer their maternity leave in Ireland. The major step forward has been hailed by the public after it was approved on Wednesday, July 31st. Women in treatment for serious illnesses like cancer will now […]

2 years ago

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has shared that she is “sure” some people were not happy when she took maternity leave for a second time. The minister made this comment as she spoke about returning to work following the birth of her second child, and while she is “delighted” to be back, there is a […]

3 years ago

Helen McEntee welcomed her second child, a son named Vincent, in December. Helen McEntee has confirmed her return to work after the birth of her second child. The mum shared a photo of her office to confirm her maternity leave has come to an end, and that someone decided to give their mum a helping […]

3 years ago