Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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122. To ask the Minister for Health if there is provision for healthcare workers that have had to temporarily leave employment to reclaim medical expenses incurred as a result of contracting Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33973/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In line with the Guidance and FAQs document for Public Service Employers in relation to working arrangements during Covid-19 prepared and circulated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, provision is made for public health sector employees to receive Special Leave with Pay should they contract Covid-19 and need to remain absent from the workplace.

According to the HSE website, Covid-19 tests and GP assessments are free of charge. This includes GP out-of-hours services.