Covid-19 Pandemic

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Questions (771)

Paul Lawless

Question:

771. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if Ireland intends to align with other EU member states that recognise long Covid as an occupational illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73848/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

While the EU Advisory Committee on Health and Safety recommended the recognition of COVID-19 (not long-COVID) as an occupational illness in health and social care settings, recognition of COVID-19 nationally as an occupational illness falls under the remit of the Minister for Social Protection. After reviewing the EU recommendation, the Minister for Social Protection found that COVID-19 did not meet the requirements to be recognised as an occupational illness in the context of the Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme and the Social Welfare Consolidation Act.

Question No. 772 answered with Question No. 769.

Question No. 773 answered with Question No. 767.

Question No. 774 answered with Question No. 767.