Minister Donnelly announces Death in Service Ex-Gratia Scheme for Healthcare Workers

When this pandemic began, there were no vaccines, our understanding of COVID-19 was limited. Healthcare workers came to work where COVID was.

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly secured Government approval for a scheme to make a tax-free payment of €100,000. It will be paid to the estate of any healthcare worker who has died having contracted COVID-19 in the course of their work.

Eligibility has been specified broadly. All healthcare workers who were designated ‘essential’ during the first phases of the pandemic will be included.