Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
473. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the pandemic bonus payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40620/22]
View answer474. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the pandemic bonus payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40621/22]
View answer486. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the pandemic bonus payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40968/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 473, 474 and 486 together.
As the Deputy will appreciate, many workers went above and beyond over the course of the last two very challenging years. Their continued contribution has been essential to getting us through this difficult time.
After careful consideration, the Government made decisions earlier this year in relation to recognition of these efforts. A national day of recognition and commemoration to recognise the contribution of all workers across the economy was held on 18 March this year. Furthermore, an additional permanent public holiday will be in place from next year.
The Government took many factors into consideration when coming to a decision in relation to any additional recognition measure for specific sectors and workers. It was agreed that it would be appropriate to further acknowledge the contribution of those working in certain clinical healthcare settings, whilst also recognising all workers with the public holiday. Overall, this is a balanced package of measures that benefits workers across the economy.
The detailed administrative arrangements and terms and conditions associated with the additional measure for certain healthcare workers are matters for my colleague the Minister for Health.
