Since then, the 38-year-old paediatric cardiologist at CHI Crumlin has juggled full-time work with breastfeeding her seven-month-old son. “To be fair to our legislative and policy frameworks, Ireland has definitely done the right thing by extending breastfeeding breaks to two years. The extension of breastfeeding breaks to two years meant I could continue feeding my younger two. That hour’s break has been a blessing for us because it means I can leave work early. “Engaging with employers as early as possible will help you plan what your workday will look like to facilitate breastfeeding breaks,” she says.

Source: Irish Examiner January 23, 2026 09:00 UTC