COVID-19: Call for all workers to remain at home

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. has asked employers to facilitate their staff to work from home wherever possible at this critical time in our ongoing fight against Covid-19.

“Christmas and New Year have passed and the vast majority of people are now back at work. We are now in the middle of a third wave of the virus and the increase in infections, hospitalizations, and numbers in ICU is extremely concerning.

“With that in mind, I’m asking employers to encourage and accommodate their employees to stay at home during COVID-19  unless they are essential workers.

I want to urge everyone who can work from home to do so. I recognise that this will be more difficult for some more than others and I trust that employers will once again show understanding and support their workers in the transition.

“The increase in cases that we are seeing is beyond anything any of our models predicted. We need to get case numbers down now and urgently flatten the curve to protect our most vulnerable and ensure our hospitals can continue to provide the best care to those that need it.

“Crucially we now have a vaccine and the end is in sight. However, the darkest hour is just before dawn. We need to hold firm now and do everything we can to get to the finish line.”

COVID-19: DETE’s integral role throughout lockdown 

The Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment (DETE) plays a key role in implementing the Government’s policies of stimulating the productive capacity of the economy and creating an environment that supports job creation and maintenance. They have worked tirelessly to ensure the welfare of all citizens throughout COVID-19.

The Department has lead responsibility for Irish policy on global trade and inward investment and a remit to promote fair competition in the marketplace, protect consumers and safeguard workers.

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List of essential workers 

1. Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fishing, animal welfare, and related services
2. Manufacturing
3. Supply, repair, and installation of machinery and equipment
4. Electricity, gas, water, sewage, and waste management
5. Construction and development
6. Wholesale and retail trade
7. Transport, storage, and communications
8. Accommodation and food services
9. Information and communications
10. Financial and legal activities
11. Professional, scientific and technical activities
12. Rental and leasing activities
13. Administrative and support activities
14. Public administration, emergency services, and defence
15. Human health and social work activities
16. Education
17. Community and voluntary services
18. Diplomatic missions and consular affairs

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