Information Note TC/IN 0004/2023

Information Note TC/IN 0004/2023 has been published on the Department’s website on gov.ie

  1. This Information Note notifies employers of changes to COVID-19 Special Leave with Pay (SLWP) for the public service, as directed by the Department of Expenditure and Public Reform (DPER).

  2. These changes are to take account of the recent changes to self-isolation period requirements in line with current public health advice.

  3. The changes in this Information Note apply to teachers and special needs assistants (employees) employed in recognised primary and post primary schools, who commence COVID-19 SLWP from 22nd May 2023 onwards.

  4. The changes to COVID-19 SLWP must be implemented by each employer and all employees must adhere to these changes.

  5. Please note this Information Note should be read in conjunction with Circular 0038/2022 in relation to working and leave arrangements for employees.

This Information Note may be accessed from the gov.ie website, here, or downloaded directly from the ACCS website, here

DE Information NoteDavid Cahill