PBP calls for reward payment for frontline staff

Essential and front-line workers, who have continued to work throughout the Covid-19 outbreak, should be given a reward payment by government, according to people Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett
PBP calls for reward payment for frontline staff
Richard Boyd Barrett: "There should be an acknowledgement of the sacrifice those workers are making for others"

Essential and front-line workers, who have continued to work throughout the Covid-19 outbreak, should be given a reward payment by government.

That is according to People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, with the party set to include the idea in emergency legislation due before the Dáil tomorrow.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited