Paul Murphy
Question:294. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons with a long-Covid diagnosis will be entitled to illness benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28600/22]
View answerThursday, 2 June 2022
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Under the terms of the arrangements currently in place, a person who is absent from work on the grounds of having being diagnosed with Covid-19 may receive Enhanced Illness Benefit for a maximum period of 10 weeks subject to continued certification by their GP.
If the person remains out of work after the 10 week period they may be entitled to receive standard Illness Benefit subject to satisfying the PRSI contributions conditions for the scheme.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.