We have a fundamental problem with gender inequality in this country and by extending Maternity Leave and pay, it is an opportunity for this Government to show they are serious about addressing the barriers facing women” That’s according to Deputy Jennifer Whitmore, the Social Democrat TD for Wicklow and the party’s Spokesperson for Children and she joined us on the show this morning.

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