Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022
576. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the work of his Department relating to special pay arrangements for front-line public healthcare workers unfit for work for long periods post-Covid-19 infection; when he expects any proposals to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35289/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials from my Department have engaged with the Health Service Executive and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to develop a proposal for a scheme for public health service employees in respect of Paid Leave for Public Health Service Employees unfit for work post COVID-19 infection.
An offer of direct engagement between the management side and the health sector staff representative bodies in respect of the Scheme has been made, which I hope can be concluded quickly.
It would be inappropriate to make any further statement on the matter until that engagement is concluded.
