Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
414. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his views on a hospital (details supplied) failing to give its nurses the same sick leave entitlements as those in the public service in which Covid-19 sick leave is not deducted from the normal sick leave record of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11761/20]
View answerGuidance has been provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) to assist Public Service Employers in relation to working arrangements and leave associated with COVID-19. These guidelines cover all possible situations for all public sector employees.
A copy of this document is available to view at this link for your information. https://www.gov.ie/en/news/d2536d-covid-19-faqs-for-hr-in-the-civil-and-public-service/
As the hospital the Deputy is referring to is a private employer, its employee terms and conditions are outside of my remit.
