Covid bonus on the table for frontline workers, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin has said the Government is giving "active consideration" to an extra payment or additional leave for frontline staff working in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Healthcare workers are set to be rewarded with a Covid bonus for their effort and sacrifices throughout the pandemic, the Taoiseach has indicated.

Micheál Martin has said the Government is giving "active consideration" to an extra payment or additional leave for frontline staff working in hospitals and other healthcare settings.