Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Ceisteanna (397)

Michael Cahill

Ceist:

397. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address and support the 166 healthcare workers, who put their lives at risk working during the pandemic, who are now facing an end to long-Covid special leave with pay (SLWP), but whose lives are still drastically and negatively affected by this disease, by extending the SLWP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33297/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) have been very clear that this was the final extension that would be granted, and as such, the Special Scheme will conclude on 30th June 2025.

This matter had been referred to the Labour Court on 11th of June 2025. As this is an on going Industrial Relations matter it would be inappropriate to comment any further.