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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 November 2025

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Wednesday, 26 November 2025

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Paul McAuliffe

Question:

355. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the progress to date with recognising long covid as an occupational disease and injury; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66689/25]

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Minister for Health

The Minister for Social Protection has reviewed the EU recommendation on recognising COVID-19 as an occupational illness. It has been determined that COVID-19 does not meet the criteria required for recognition under the Social Welfare Acts.

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