Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
84. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason that Tusla is not paying the pandemic bonus payment to its staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28430/22]
View answerThe Pandemic Special Recognition Payment is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health. Following the Government decision in January on this matter, I understand that the HSE published eligibility guidelines for the payment in April and the Department of Health shall shortly publish information for other particular healthcare employees that are covered by the Government Decision. Tusla and other public service employees were not included in the Government decision and accordingly are not considered to be eligible for the payment.
