A midlands TD believes the actual number is much higher.
Almost 4,000 people are on disability payment because they're unable to work due to long Covid.
Department of Social Protection figures show 3,783 have remained on the payment after getting the Covid-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit.
The details have been obtained by midlands TD Denis Naughten through Parliamentary Question.
The independent Roscommon-Galway deputy says the actual numbers who're dealing with long covid are likely much higher:
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She passed away following a crash between two vans on Friday.
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Justin Kelly is reassuring the country people will be kept safe
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Two people died in the collision.
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Newstalk, Today FM and RTÉ were sent the false alerts by email yesterday.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
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One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
