As a parent, you may take parental leave, either as a continuous block of 14 weeks or, with the agreement of your employer, broken up over a period of time.
If you take parental leave you will get a credit for each week you take. This will ensure that your existing cover for social welfare payments is maintained.
Your employer should write to the Client Eligibility Services confirming the duration, number of weeks and exact dates of your parental leave.
For further information contact:
Client Eligibility Services
Department of Social Protection
Inner Relief Road
Ardarvan
Buncrana
Co. Donegal
LoCall: 1890 690 690 (from the Republic of Ireland only)
+353 1 4715898 (from Northern Ireland or overseas)
For more information on parental leave, contact:
The Equality Authority
Birchgrove House
Roscrea
Co. Tipperary
LoCall: 1890 245 545 (from the Republic of Ireland only)
+353 505 24126 (from Northern Ireland or overseas)
Website: 'www.equality.ie'