Paternity Leave is a single period of 2 consecutive weeks to allow the teacher (relevant parent) paid leave to provide, or assist in, the care of the child or to provide support to the mother or adopting parent of the child as the case may be, or both. Paternity Leave may commence at any time from the date of birth or date of placement of the child to 26 weeks thereafter, except where the leave is postponed in the event of hospitalisation of the child.
For further information, please refer to the Paternity Leave Scheme contained in Circular 0054/2019 titled ”Leave Schemes for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools”.
A teacher must complete the Application Form at 0054/2019 and submit it to his/her employer at least 4 weeks prior to the planned commencement date.
All Special Needs Assistants will be entitled to a period of two consecutive weeks paid leave on the birth/adoption of a child, where the date of birth /date of placement falls on or after 01 September 2016.
For Further information please see Circular 0058/2016
All Special Needs Assistants who wish to avail of this leave are advised that they must apply to their employer in writing four weeks in advance of intending to take such leave.
Class A, E, and H PRSI contributors may be entitled to Paternity Benefit, further information is available from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection website .
- E-mail: teachersna@education.gov.ie
- Address:Teachers and Special Needs Assistants - Terms and Conditions Unit, Department of Education and Skills, Cornamaddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659
- Phone: (090) 648 3734
