Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 March 2022
121. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers that were absent in February 2022 due to having Covid-19 symptoms, testing positive or being identified as a close contact; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13316/22]
View answerA total of 7,086 teachers were recorded on the Department’s Payroll system as absent from the workplace in February 2022 due to (a) displaying COVID-19 symptoms, (b) having a positive PCR/antigen test result or (c) being contacted by the HSE to inform them they are a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case.
This figure excludes Education and Training Boards, as they have their own separate payroll systems.
