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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 July 2021

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Questions (456)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

456. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures that have been implemented by her Department with regard to enabling the safe return to work for workers that are currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37533/21]

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Written answers

My Department does not have specific responsibility for the health and safety provisions informing the return to work for current recipients of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.  The Work Safely Protocol is the second revision of the Return to Work Safely Protocol, first published in May 2020. This revised Protocol incorporates the current advice on the Public Health measures needed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community and workplaces, as issued by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and the Department of Health.

Attendance in the workplace of all staff in my Department is in accordance with the delivery of essential services and continues to be in compliance with all public health guidance and protocols.  

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