Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (Resumed)

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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It seems strange, however, that where a health-related disease is contracted within a work scenario in the health sector, it would not be notifiable to the HSA. Surely it would be desirable to have the Health and Safety Authority overseeing the situation.