3148. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health for a detailed update on the Government's considerations of further long-term supports for healthcare workers suffering with long-Covid; the options being explored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55002/26]

In response to the meeting that took place with the Taoiseach, INMO and  the Department of Health  the HSE issued a Circular to all Managers on the 1st of May 2026  instructing them to look favourably at applications for CIP. The focus across the health system remains on supporting people to recover and return to work where possible, including through reasonable workplace accommodations and phased returns.I can confirm that the Department of Health is working closely with the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), as well as the Health Service Executive on the matter.