Unions representing health workers have called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to speed up the payment of financial bonuses to members for their efforts and commitment during the pandemic.
The unions are calling on Mr Martin to authorise the Health Service Executive and relevant Government departments to engage with them to agree and implement the promised recognition without any further delay.
The unions say the Government's failure to act has put the Republic out of step with Northern Ireland, Britain and most EU countries where health workers have already received recognition for their efforts and contribution.
The unions, including the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, SIPTU, Fórsa, the Irish Medical Organisation and Unite sent a