Cystic Fibrosis Ireland have received a large amount of queries in relation to employment and entitlements in light of the current situation with COVID-19.

Yesterday, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar advised people to work from home, where possible. We are aware this may not be possible for everyone within the CF community.  Our advice is to contact your employer to consider what reasonable adjustments can be made to your working conditions to help protect you. Your local CF centre may be able to provide advice and support for this, although some will also be under considerable pressure and may find it difficult to respond. .

The Government have put together a detailed guide for people on various aspects relating to employment and social protection, which you can access below.

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Earlier this week, Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that the personal rate of illness benefit will increase from €203 per week to €305 per week for a maximum of two weeks medically-required self-isolation or for the full duration of absence from work following a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.

If you require further guidance on an individual basis, please contact CF Ireland and a member of the Advocacy team will be happy to assist you.