Sinn F\u00e9in TD for Dublin South West Se\u00e1n Crowe has called on the Government to facilitate Sinn F\u00e9in\u2019s Domestic Violence Leave Bill, saying that paid leave for people affected by domestic violence is an important workers\u2019 right
The Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2019 would give survivors of domestic violence a statutory entitlement to paid leave for 10 days. This would enable workers to attend medical appointments, legal hearings or time off to deal with logistical issues such as moving house.
Teachta Crowe said:
\u201cWomen can\u2019t wait for the government to take action on gender-based violence. Paid leave for people affected by domestic violence is an important workers\u2019 right. Domestic violence is a workplace issue.
\u201cWorkers affected by this violence should know that, if they need to, they can take paid leave to attend medical appointments, legal hearings or any other appointments incurred by abuse. They deserve to know that support will be there from their employer if they require it.
\u201cI am calling on all Oireachtas representatives to back this legislation and ensure that paid leave for domestic violence becomes a reality.
\u201cThe coalition\u2019s Programme for Government contains a pledge to \u2018investigate\u2019 the possibility of creating this right. That isn\u2019t good enough. Our legislation is here; it is fully drafted and sets out in a deliverable and detailed way how this much-needed change can be achieved.
\u201cThe government cannot hide behind this vague promise in the Programme for Government, which has now been gathering dust for almost two years while they have failed to treat it with the urgency it needs. The solutions are there and if we work together, we can ensure they make a real change.
\u201cIf we are serious about eliminating violence against women and sending the clear message that such crimes are unacceptable, we need more than just empty words. Women can\u2019t wait any longer for these important rights.\u201d
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