Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
788. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the progress to date of negotiations on a special scheme of paid leave for public health service employees with long-Covid; the expected timeline for the commencement of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51753/22]
View answerIn line with the response provided to the Deputy in respect of this question on 20th September, a scheme, specific to the public health service was introduced with effect from 1 July 2022 (retrospectively) to provide for Paid Leave for Public Health Service Employees unfit for work post Covid infection.
The HSE issued the full details of the Scheme to all public health service employers by circular, and eligible employees will have transferred to the new Scheme.
