Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2023
176. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 325 of 09 March 2023, if the present special leave with pay scheme will be extended for eligible staff beyond 30 June 2023; if his Department examined all available options to support staff who are unable to return to work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21938/23]
View answerAs indicated in my response on 9th March this year, I am keenly aware of the challenges associated with the conclusion of the temporary Special Scheme of Paid Leave re Covid that is scheduled to end on 30th June. Officials from my Department at examining options in this regard however I am not in a position to provide an update as yet. The outcome of the review being undertaken by my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection in respect of the possible recognition of Covid as an occupational illness in the health sector is awaited also.
