2. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in relation to the Sick Leave Bill 2022 and the decision that an employee must obtain a medical certificate to avail of statutory sick pay, that this will leave many employees using over half of their maximum €110 to pay for a general practitioner visit in order to receive payment; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulty in getting a last-minute appointment with a general practitioner, which may not be possible for many persons, leaving workers without payment; and if he will consider updating this policy to ensure a better outcome for workers. [41944/22]

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2. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in relation to the Sick Leave Bill 2022 and the decision that an employee must obtain a medical certificate to avail of statutory sick pay, that this will leave many employees using over half of their maximum €110 to pay for a general practitioner visit in order to receive payment; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulty in getting a last-minute appointment with a general practitioner, which may not be possible for many persons, leaving workers without payment; and if he will consider updating this policy to ensure a better outcome for workers. [41944/22]

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1. 8 September 2022

   Employment Rights

   2. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in relation to the Sick Leave Bill 2022 and the decision that an employee must obtain a medical certificate to avail of statutory sick pay, that this will leave many employees using over half of their maximum €110 to pay for a general practitioner visit in order to receive payment; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulty in getting a last-minute appointment with a general practitioner, which may not be possible for many persons, leaving workers without payment; and if he will consider updating this policy to ensure a better outcome for workers. [41944/22]

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