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Is Ireland’s paternity leave system failing families?
6 minutes Posted Jun 16, 2026 at 6:40 am.
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Ireland’s paternity leave system is failing families, with dads losing nearly three-quarters of their income to take just two weeks off after the birth of their child. These findings are according to new Movember research. 

To look into this further with Anton was Movember Policy and Advocacy Director in Ireland, Walter Jayawardene.