Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2021
81. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to instances in which premiums (details supplied) for having contracted Covid-19 in the workplace were not paid to HSE staff; and if this has affected their basic pay and pension contributions. [59164/21]
View answerSpecial leave with pay for COVID-19 only applies when a Public Service employee is required to self-isolate as they are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 and/or had a positive PCR test for COVID-19. Certain employees may be eligible for premium payments whilst availing of Special Leave with Pay, providing they satisfy the specific conditions for inclusion of these payments. It is a matter for each Public Service employer to manage and oversee the implementation of the guidance on working arrangements during COVID-19, and my Department would therefore not be aware of any instances of individual instances of non-payment of premium allowances to HSE staff.
