Ireland
Ireland guarantees 4 weeks of paid leave (Organisation of Working Time Act 1997). Public holidays = 10 paid bank holidays. Maternity Benefit 26 wks at €274/wk, paternity 2 wks at €274/wk (DSP).
Annual paid leave
OWT Act 1997 §19Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 §19: 4 weeks × working days/week (max 20 days full-time). Leave year (typically April-March). No mandatory carry-over.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual leave | 4 sem | 100% | OWT §19 |
| Accrual | Mensuel | — | 8% heures |
| Carry-over | Selon contrat | Variable | Pas légal |
| Termination | Cessation pay | 100% | Solde unused |
Public holidays
10 (since 2023)10 public holidays since 2023 (added St. Brigid’s Day, 1st Monday of February). Paid or recovered (1 paid day off or paid day’s pay).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | All | — |
| 1st Mon Feb | St. Brigid’s Day | All | Depuis 2023 |
| 17 March | St. Patrick’s Day | All | — |
| March-April | Easter Monday | All | Variable |
| 1st Mon May | May Bank Holiday | All | — |
| 1st Mon June | June Bank Holiday | All | — |
| 1st Mon Aug | August Bank Holiday | All | — |
| Last Mon Oct | October Bank Holiday | All | — |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | All | — |
| 26 December | St. Stephen’s Day | All | — |
Sick leave
SSP 5 days · 70% (cap €110)Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) introduced 2023: 5 days paid at 70% salary (cap €110/d). Beyond: Illness Benefit from DSP (€232/wk).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSP | 3 j | 70% (cap €110/j) | 5 jours par an |
| Illness Benefit | 3 j | €232/sem | DSP |
| Long-term | — | Invalidity Pension | Si > 12 mois |
Maternity, paternity, parental
26 wks mat · 2 wks pat · 9 wks parentMaternity Leave 26 wks (2 + 24) + 16 additional unpaid weeks. Maternity Benefit €274/wk from DSP. Paternity 2 wks (€274/wk). Parent’s Leave 9 wks (since Aug 2024) at €274/wk.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity Leave | 26 sem | €274/sem DSP | Mandatory 2 pre + 4 post |
| Additional Maternity | 16 sem | Non payé | Optionnel |
| Paternity Leave | 2 sem | €274/sem DSP | Dans 6 mois |
| Parent’s Leave | 9 sem | €274/sem DSP | Jusqu’à 2 ans |
| Adoption | 24 sem | €274/sem DSP | Si <16 ans |
| Parental Leave | 26 sem/parent | Non payé | Jusqu’à 12 ans |
Special leaves
Carer 2001 · Force MajeureCarer’s Leave Act 2001: up to 104 wks for caregiver. Force Majeure Leave 3 days/year (immediate family illness). Compassionate leave (per employer).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carer’s Leave | Jusqu’à 104 sem | Carer’s Benefit DSP | Loi 2001 |
| Force Majeure | 3 j/an (max 5/3 ans) | 100% (employeur) | Famille immédiate |
| Compassionate | Variable | Variable | Discrétionnaire |
| Marriage | Variable | Variable | Pas légal |
| Jury service | Convocation | 100% | Statutory |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Ireland absence management
Illizeo applies OWT Act 1997 + DSP with 10 public holidays, SSP 5 days 70%, maternity/paternity/parent’s leave.
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