Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2021
809. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if a HSE worker will lose some of their employment sick day entitlement for the period of restricted movement in cases in which they are informed by the HSE to restrict their movements and remain home from work as a result of being identified as a close contact with a work colleague who had Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8460/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Public Expenditure and Reform prepared an FAQ document in relation to 'working arrangements and leave associated with COVID-19'. The contents of this document apply to all those employed in the Civil and Public Services, including all public health sector employees.
A copy of this document is available to view at this website, and section 3.1 sets out the position in relation to leave and pay for those who are absent from work due to Covid-19.
The quick guide on Page 36 may be of particular interest.
https://www.gov.ie/en/news/092fff-update-on-working-arrangements-and-leave-associated-with-covid-19-fo/
