Community Health Care Workers are set to be include in the one off pandemic bonus payment of 1000 euro.
Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath, says that Home Help Workers, employed directly by the HSE or by a private provider doing work on behalf of the HSE, will be now be included in the recognition payment.
Tipperary TD is welcoming the announcement by Government saying it’s the right decision.
Deputy Michael Lowry says their contribution to Covid Care could not be overlooked when the day came to acknowledge those who have played a pivotal role in the provision of care during the pandemic.
The bonus is expected to appear in the regular payroll payments of those workers by March.
