Pandemic bonus: Public and private sector workers shouldn't be 'pitted against each other' 

Cabinet ministers will meet to discuss possible solutions on how best to recognise the efforts of workers during the Covid-19 pandemic

A bonus for frontline workers could still be agreed by Government, with an announcement expected on and around budget day on October 12.

Cabinet ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss possible solutions on how best to recognise the efforts of workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since the Irish Examiner first revealed the plan to reward the workers last week, the issue has grown in complexity, with costs in excess of €1bn being reported if all public servants were included.