‘Bizarre’ publicans are entitled to see proof of vaccination but not employers, says ISME head

ISME CEO Neil McDonnell employers not being allowed to ask workers their vaccination status is making other employees feel uncomfortable. Picture: File photo

The head of Irish Small and Medium Enterprises says it is “bizarre” that proof of vaccination is required to enter a pub, but not legally required for employers to know their workers’ vaccination status.

This comes as a recent survey by law firm McCann FitzGerald and consulting firm Mazars found two in three businesses believe employers should be allowed access to the vaccine statuses of their staff.