There are concerns other public sector workers would want the same reward.
A claim for 10 days bonus leave for healthcare workers would cost more than €350 million, according to the HSE.
The claim would be for more than 100,000 frontline workers in recognition of their contribution during the Covid 19 pandemic.
There are concerns other public sector workers would want the same reward and how much this would cost.
Eamonn Donnelly from the Forsa trade union says healthcare workers deserve it
All health workers have made incredible sacrifices and taken huge risks throughout the pandemic.
— SIPTU Health (@siptuhealth) September 22, 2021
Unions are seeking tangible recognition for healthcare workers’ contribution to the fight against COVID-19. @INMO_IRL | @forsa_union_ie | @irishcongress https://t.co/qIG1Vf6vtH
While the Minister for Public Expenditure says giving an extra ten days leave to all public sector workers would cost the State more than a billion euro.
The Government says it intends to reward frontline workers for their efforts during the pandemic.
Minister Michael McGrath says the efforts of healthcare staff have been immense, but costs also need to be considered
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