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🛠️ Shaping a dad's role: at home, at work, and in society

A father’s role is shaped through practical care and fair opportunities.

Practical habits that make a difference

1. What to prepare
Agree who handles appointments, night care and administration, then reassess the workload regularly.
2. What to check
Ask your employer about flexible work and leave without assuming a right to any particular arrangement. Support diverse families without judging cultural norms.
3. In Ireland
Plan two consecutive weeks of paternity leave within the first 26 weeks after birth or adoption. Paternity Benefit has separate PRSI eligibility and is available to eligible same-sex couples; employer salary top-up is separate. Confirm notice and other parent’s-leave entitlements before applying.

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