Maternity and Paternity Leave Trends Continue to Evolve for Irish Employers

July 14, 2026

New data from the CSO highlights changing workplace trends around maternity, paternity and parent’s leave. While employer maternity pay top-ups are becoming more common, the figures also point to strong employee retention and a growing uptake of family leave entitlements across the Irish workforce.

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