Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 25360

Northern Ireland Office: Paternity Leave

Tabled: 21 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.

Answer

Hilary Benn
The Northern Ireland Office offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day if the employee has worked continuously for the Civil Service for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before their baby is due.To be eligible for occupational pate...

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