1139. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will recognise long-Covid as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18289/26]
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37. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department considers the condition known as long-Covid an occupational injury; and what social protection entitlements sufferers of the condition have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15583/26]
742. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that potential overpayments of the PUP are being recouped at present; if he is aware that estimates are being given to recipients; if he will consider providing more than 21 days for reply, with additional information given the length of time that has elapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8596/26]
55. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which eligibility for occupational injuries recognition and related supports for healthcare workers with long Covid differs from eligibility for healthcare workers who have sustained other occupational injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/26]
698. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection the levels of support available to those impacted by long-Covid following the final extension of the temporary special scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62775/25]
539. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration is being given to including long-Covid for social welfare benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36005/25]
310. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an overpayment has been applied to a person (details supplied); if an appeal was lodged on this overpayment, and the outcome of this appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14663/25]
1024. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the total expenditure and number of claims over the lifetime of the Covid-19-related lay-off payment scheme; the average lump-sum payment to compensate employees made redundant between 13 March 2020 and 31 January 2025 for a Covid-related gap in their employment record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11575/25]