3172. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a policy approach to support healthcare workers with long-Covid. [55089/26]

In response to a 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.