Trinity, UCC, UCD and DCU to introduce paid domestic violence leave in 2022

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. NUI Galway announced in May last year that all staff members experiencing domestic violence or abuse would be granted 10 working days of paid leave. “The introduction of the domestic violence leave policy marks a critical step forward in ensuring that higher education institutions are safe and supportive workplaces. “There has not been universal acceptance across the sector, which is disappointing but we will continue to work on this and build on the progress.” At NUI Galway, staff can avail of up to 10 working days of paid domestic violence leave which will be granted on a “rolling basis”, and can be taken as a block or on separate days. “Our institutions have a duty of care to their staff and this policy builds on, and complements, the work that is ongoing across our higher education system to tackle sexual violence and harassment, and to foster institutional campus cultures that are safe, respectful and supportive.” He added: “Domestic violence does not just have a major impact on the person and their family.