Lynn Enright: When will Ireland introduce paid miscarriage leave?
by Lynn Enright
08th Apr 2021
08th Apr 2021
Read time: 7 mins
People experiencing miscarriage should not find themselves relying on sick leave or the goodwill of employers, but will a new Irish Bill change that?
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