With a chorus of sectors claiming entitlement to a pandemic bonus, the definition of frontline workers has expanded far beyond those who worked in hospitals during the worst days of Covid-19
Dublin s Q102 By Hazel Nolan Stock photo The INMO says it s not happy that it hasn t received a response from Government about its request for nurses respite.
Last November, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation asked for nurses to be given ten days leave after the pandemic in order to rest.
It s tabling an emergency motion to discuss the request at its annual conference tomorrow, ahead of an address by the Health Minister.
Dublin-based Nurse Moira Wynne says the break is needed. You know all the claps and the pats on the back are fantastic and it s great to be appreciated, she said.