Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2022
444. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the payment of long-term sick payments to frontline healthcare workers who suffer from long-Covid; the plans that are in place for the continued payment of these public sector employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33494/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe temporary Covid Special Leave with Pay scheme for all Public Servants is due to cease on 1 July 2022. From 1 July 2022 it is intended that Special Leave with Pay will only apply to new cases for the period of COVID-19 self-isolation.
I believe that a special pay arrangement is merited for frontline public healthcare workers unfit for work for long periods post COVID-19 infection and officials are currently involved in high level engagements with relevant stakeholders concerning this issue.
