Fórsa has updated its advice on coronavirus-related work issues for civil servants and staff in the wider public service. The advice covers attendance at work (including for pregnant workers and those with health vulnerabilities), salary protections for those self-isolating, temporary staff transfers, childcare and more. Read it HERE.

Fórsa has sought official guidance to ensure maximum consistency on decisions about what public services are deemed essential during the current crisis.

Fórsa supports temporary changes to work practices in social welfare offices in an effort to process record numbers of claims while improving social distancing. These temporary changes will help maintain the recommended social distance of two metres.

Fórsa members who work as civilian staff in An Gárda Síochana have been asked to volunteer, alongside their Garda colleagues, to perform Covid-19 testing in two drive-through locations. The measures are part of the national effort to increase the level of testing for the novel coronavirus.

Fórsa has concluded an agreement to formalise mobility arrangements and vacancy-filling for district conservation officer and conservation ranger grades in the national parks and wildlife service.

The Government has introduced new measures financial supports for Irish workers affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

The Government has put revised social welfare payments in place for 12 weeks because of the coronavirus crisis.