Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
117. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures he will support in terms of a Covid-19 bonus for workers; if he will support an annual extra bank holiday as part of such a bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55897/21]
View answer244. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if members of the Defence Forces will share in a pandemic bonus scheme for front-line public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47123/21]
View answer252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which examination of ways and means to acknowledge the efforts and dedication of front-line workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic is ongoing; the options available to him to reward such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56142/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 117, 244 and 252 together.
The Government acknowledges the contribution of our frontline workers and all workers across the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Government has committed to looking at the issue of recognition for efforts during COVID-19. As part of this process Government officials engaged with employee and employer representatives prior to the LEEF meeting, which was held on 28 October.
There was a constructive discussion at the LEEF meeting and the Government will now consider a number of matters arising from that discussion.
