Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will come back to the report again. One of the points made in the report is that there needs to be streamlining of disability benefit processes. I accept that schemes are available from the Minister's Department but it would be better if it was clearly defined on the Department's website, "If you have the symptoms of long Covid for a period of time, these are the options available to you", rather than people having to piece them together individually. That is the issue I want to bring to the Minister's attention. The other point which is related to the Department's schemes is a recommendation that workplace policies to support individuals with long Covid should include flexible working hours, increased breaks to allow for pacing, the option for remote work and sick leave policies. The Minister needs to lead from the front and encourage employers to have that flexible approach.

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