Warning of ‘bidding war’ over pandemic recognition plans

Paramedics are in line for a pandemic recognition (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Social Democrats have said that debate about a pandemic recognition for frontline workers is in danger of becoming a “bidding war”.

Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall, speaking outside Leinster House on Tuesday, said she was concerned about “auction politics” ahead of next month’s Budget.