Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is exactly what it is. It is a hazard of the job.

On 26 March in this Chamber, we stood and applauded front-line healthcare workers. I have been contacted by healthcare workers who believed that it was something of an empty gesture because what followed were no firm commitments on childcare. I note from Ms Ní Sheaghdha's submission that one of her members stated childcare was the most stressful aspect of this pandemic, that it is a huge issue and they need help now.

What arrangements are in place for front-line healthcare workers who have taken annual leave to look after their children?

Are they getting any of that time back?