Families of healthcare workers who died from Covid-19 to get €100,000 payment

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will bring a memo to Cabinet seeking approval for the payment. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

The families and estates of healthcare workers who died from Covid-19 will be given €100,000 under plans going to Cabinet today.

It is understood that the Covid-19 Death In Service plan, being brought by Health Minsiter Stephen Donnelly, will cover the families of over 20 healthcare staff.