David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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2696. To ask the Minister for Health the additional supports and bonuses being considered for implementation in respect of nursing home healthcare staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38804/21]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Government and I wish to convey sincere gratitude to health care workers in relation to their continuing efforts in the delivery of health services during this very challenging pandemic period.

The Government and I are committed to recognizing front-line healthcare workers in respect of the extraordinary contribution and commitment they have made in the management of the pandemic. The HSE, my Department, and Government are considering the most appropriate means and timeline for such recognition, noting that the pandemic is ongoing.

Additionally, a process of talks is underway between Health Service Management and Representative Unions at the Workplace Relations Commission on this matter. Accordingly, more detailed comment by me or the Government would be inappropriate at this time.