Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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808. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the reason and the way in which a nursing home (details supplied) placed two staff members who tested positive for Covid-19 in a local hotel instead of ensuring that they went to the dedicated accommodation provided by the HSE under the healthcare workers temporary accommodation scheme; the action the HSE is taking as a result; the public health follow-up that was carried out to ensure that other hotel residents and workers who may have been exposed to Covid-19 were contacted and tested in relation to the increased risk of contracting Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8459/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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809. To ask the Minister for Health if a HSE worker will lose some of their employment sick day entitlement for the period of restricted movement in cases in which they are informed by the HSE to restrict their movements and remain home from work as a result of being identified as a close contact with a work colleague who had Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8460/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform prepared an FAQ document in relation to 'working arrangements and leave associated with COVID-19'. The contents of this document apply to all those employed in the Civil and Public Services, including all public health sector employees.

A copy of this document is available to view at this website, and section 3.1 sets out the position in relation to leave and pay for those who are absent from work due to Covid-19.

The quick guide on Page 36 may be of particular interest.