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Should paternity leave be extended for fathers?

Many new fathers are only given two weeks of paternity leave once their baby is born. With the ar...

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13.31 20 Mar 2026


Should paternity leave be extended for fathers?


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13.31 20 Mar 2026


Many new fathers are only given two weeks of paternity leave once their baby is born. With the arrival of a new baby being a precious and challenging time, many fathers feel that two weeks off is not enough to help bond with their baby, as well as help their partner to navigate parenthood.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Political Correspondent and new dad Seán Defoe, content creator, mental health advocate and new dad Aidan Loughlin and Shane O’Connor from Lads to Dads.


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