Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 June 2023
223. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 May 2023, if his officials have concluded their review of options in relation to the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers suffering from long Covid; if he intends to extend or replace this scheme before it is due to end on 30 June 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30189/23]
View answerI am acutely aware that the temporary Scheme, specific to the public health service that provides Paid Leave for Public Health Service Employees unfit for work post Covid infection is due to conclude at the end of this month and I am committed to providing support.
Sanction has been sought from the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to extend the existing Scheme and their response is awaited. At present, those who remain unwell beyond the 30th June may utilise the provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme.
