Leave Law Library
🇮🇪 Leave Laws in Ireland
Statutory leave entitlements, employer obligations, and source links for every major leave type in Ireland.
Annual Leave
Irish statutory annual leave under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 — the four-week minimum, accrual rules, and how holiday pay is calculated.
Maternity Leave
Ireland's maternity leave entitlement — 26 weeks of paid leave plus 16 weeks unpaid additional leave, Maternity Benefit rates, and employer obligations.
Paternity Leave
Ireland's paternity leave — two weeks of paid leave for new fathers and partners, Paternity Benefit, eligibility, and employer obligations.
Sick Leave
Irish statutory sick pay under the Sick Leave Act 2022 — the day-rate, the gradual rise to 10 days by 2026, and how it interacts with employer schemes.