Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
1123. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to providing a monetary bonus to healthcare workers in view of their extraordinary and heroic efforts, often at great personal risk to themselves, to fight Covid-19 in hospitals and other care settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19850/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraBoth I and my Department recognise that our dedicated health care workers have played a key role in our national effort against Covid-19. Their determination and commitment to assisting our sick and vulnerable to get the medical treatment they needed, has, and continues to be, very much appreciated.
Others across the public and private sectors also deserve to be commended for their efforts in combatting this pandemic.
The issue of a bonus or additional pay for health care workers has not been considered.
