Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Childcare: Impact of Covid-19

Ms Phil Ní Sheaghdha:

No. Ms Clarke, who is here with us today, has already has some issues arising in respect of it. This is going to be an issue and we believe that there has to be preferential treatment. We have to have a Government statement that provides for positive reinforcement of the need for preferential treatment for healthcare workers, who are essential and on the front line. If places are available at a reduced rate, they have to be prioritised for healthcare workers. In addition, the Government has to ensure the annual leave and parental leave of healthcare workers and those with whom they co-parent is made good. Since 13 March, they have been changing rosters and moving, bending and trying in every way possible to ensure that they can go to work and provide the service they want to provide, and which they are very proud of providing, while ensuring that their children are safe.

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