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• One continuous period of 2 weeks leave or
• Periods of not less than one week

Parent’s leave cannot be transferred between parents – except in specified circumstances such as
the death of one of the parents.

3.10.5 How much will I get paid during parent’s leave?

If you have enough PRSI contributions, you will get a weekly Parent’s Benefit of €245 per week.
This is paid by the Department of Employment and Social Protection (DEASP). Your employer
does not have to pay you while you are on parent’s leave. However, some employers do pay
or top up your pay during the leave period – this is set out in your contract of employment.

3.10.6 Other rules for parent’s leave

• You are treated as being in employment while you are on parent’s leave (and all other types of
statutory leave for parents). You are entitled to return to your job after parent’s leave.
• Annual leave – you can build up annual leave while you are on parent’s leave.
• Public holidays – you are entitled to any public holidays that occur during your parent’s leave.
• PRSI contributions – you can get credited PRSI contributions while you are on parent’s leave.

3.10.7 How to apply for parent's leave

You must give notice to your employer before you can take parent’s leave.

You must:

• Give your notice in writing
• Tell your employer at least 6 weeks before the leave is due to start
• Include the start date, the way the leave will be taken and how long the leave will last

3.10.8 Can my employer refuse my application for parent’s leave?

Your employer can only refuse parent’s leave if you are not entitled to it.

Your employer can postpone your parent’s leave for up to 12 weeks. Your employer could
postpone your leave for the following reasons:

• Seasonal variations in the volume of work
• No replacement to carry out your work
• The nature of your duties
• The number of other employees also taking parent’s leave
• Any other relevant matters

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