Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
1188. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health his views on recognising Covid-19 as an occupational disease for front-line health care workers as per EU ACSH agreement in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27740/23]
View answerThe EU Advisory Committee on Health & Safety have recommended the recognition of Covid-19 as an occupational illness in health and social care settings. I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, has committed to reviewing the EU Committee recommendation regarding the occupational recognition of Covid in respect of the Department of Social Protection Benefits Schemes, and the list of prescribed diseases/illnesses set out in the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005.
Minister Humphreys has sought my views in this regard and I have confirmed my support for same. The outcome of this review is awaited.
