Advertisement

Breastfeeding entitlement: "We're making a huge deal out of something so simplistic"

The Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman has recently campaigned to increase the mandatory brea...

Share this article

13.56 5 Jul 2021


Breastfeeding entitlement: "We're making a huge deal out of something so simplistic"


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.56 5 Jul 2021


The Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman has recently campaigned to increase the mandatory breastfeeding entitlement from six months to two years.

Under the current rules, women who are breastfeeding are entitled to take one hour off work each day, with pay, as a breastfeeding break for up to 26 weeks after the birth of their child.

ISME Chief Executive Neil McDonnell told Newstalk Breakfast that the proposals were "excessive."

Andrea spoke to listeners to gauge their reaction to the minister's plan.


Read more about

Breastfeeding Pregnancy SMES Women's Rights

Related Episodes

You Are What You Eat: Halloumi

00:15:17

You Are What You Eat: Halloumi

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:15:17


Scamming the Scammers: 'It's n...

00:10:16

Scamming the Scammers: 'It's nice to turn the table on these guys'

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:10:16


'I have no regrets about my ca...

00:12:59

'I have no regrets about my career' - Ian Madigan on retirement and Ireland's World Cup hopes

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:59


'Why are we still separating s...

00:13:24

'Why are we still separating schools along religious lines?' - Principal

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:13:24