David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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350. To ask the Minister for Health the supports in place or planned to be in place for aftercare of Covid-19 patients who are suffering from one or more of the post-Covid-19 syndromes commonly referred to as long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39280/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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351. To ask the Minister for Health his understanding of long Covid and associated syndromes and symptoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39281/20]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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355. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will recognise long Covid as an illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39290/20]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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356. To ask the Minister for Health the supports in places for those experiencing long-term effects of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39291/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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357. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons suffering from one or more syndromes commonly referred to as long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39292/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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358. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts being made to raise awareness of the combination of syndromes known as long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39293/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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359. To ask the Minister for Health the changes or supplements being made to advise on persistent or long-term illness relating to long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39294/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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360. To ask the Minister for Health the current understanding of long Covid; the symptoms or syndromes associated with the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39295/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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361. To ask the Minister for Health if clinics or similar services will open to support and treat those suffering from long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39296/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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362. To ask the Minister for Health the supports, treatments and rehabilitative services that have been identified for sufferers of long Covid to address the physical, cognitive and psychological consequences of the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39297/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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363. To ask the Minister for Health if he has or will establish a task force for developing a greater understanding of long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39298/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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364. To ask the Minister for Health the learning or borrowing there has been from other health services for developing and deepening the understanding of long Covid and necessary post hoc supports and treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39299/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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365. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts being made to raise awareness of the combination of syndromes and persistent symptoms known as long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39300/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 350, 351 and 355 to 365, inclusive, together.

It is recognised that in some people who have been infected with Covid-19 continuing symptoms or side effects can occur during recovery. These can include physical, mental or emotional difficulties.

A person recovering from COVID-19 infection should speak to their general practitioner or their hospital team about accessing relevant care pathways to ensure that they are enabled to receive support and advice for any long-term symptoms or health problems they may be experiencing.

The general practitioner or the hospital team will understand the clinical history and the personal circumstances relating to an individual and can provide the necessary advice and guidance that suit the particular needs of the individual’s circumstances.

You may wish to note that the HSE has provided information for those recovering after Covid-19, which is available at the following link:-

Income supports for people affected by COVID-19, is a matter for the Department of Social Protection.