Fine Gael TD for Wicklow and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Andrew Doyle  has said that Wicklow Dads are already benefiting from the Government’s new paid paternity benefit scheme, and is encouraging prospective fathers to apply.   “Paid Paternity Benefit became available at the beginning of September last year and is paid at a rate of €230 a week for two weeks, to both employees and the self-employed. “This will afford new Dads the opportunity to be more involved at the earliest stages of a child’s development, which is important for the whole family. “It is great to hear that there has been good take up … Continue reading Wicklow Dads already benefiting from new paid paternity benefit – Doyle