Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
667. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the former temporary, now permanent clerical officers who worked in accident and emergency departments in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar during Covid will receive their Covid bonus (details supplied). [48405/22]
View answerWhile my Department does not comment on individual cases, on January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Following extensive engagement with healthcare unions on the matter, on 19th April the HSE published eligibility guidelines and FAQs, as apply to the HSE and Section 38 agencies, which are available on its website www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-012-2022-pandemic-special-recognition-payment.html. Payment is currently receiving priority across all Hospital Groups and Community Services in the HSE.
While some HSE/S38 employees have not received payment, this may be due to a number of factors, including ineligibility, delays or non-submission of the declaration form from those who are required to submit one, or other possible local operational matters affecting payroll. Officials across HSE services are giving this matter priority attention to ensure that all eligible staff who have yet to receive the payment will do so very shortly.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
