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Marriage leave

You may be allowed up to 5 days special leave with pay at the time of your marriage or civil ceremony. If you work part time, your entitlement is pro rata.

Eligibility

When you marry, you may be eligible for up to 5 days of paid special leave. To be eligible, your combined special leave and annual leave allowance for the year in which you marry cannot total more than 24 days. Annual leave carried over from another leave year is not included in the total of 24 days.

How to apply

You should let your manager know that you wish to request special leave.

Apply using the leave type 'Special Lve-Marriage' on HR and Payroll Self Service.

Contact

National HR Employee Helpdesk

Phone: 1800 444 925

Email: ask.hr@hse.ie

The helpdesk is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon