Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
520. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the income and allowances of front-line nurses will be maintained at their current weekly levels if they are stood down from work due to close contact with Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7144/20]
View answerDetailed guidance and FAQs have been prepared and circulated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to payment for public servants while on special leave in relation to a COVID 19 related absences.
As per the DPER FAQ document, where employees are eligible to receive special leave with pay while absent from work due to COVID-19, payment is based on basic salary and fixed allowances only and excludes unsocial hours premium payments. This applies to all public sector employees.
A copy of DPERs document is available to view publicly here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/news/092fff-update-on-working-arrangements-and-leave-associated-with-covid-19-fo/
