Sick pay - Mam in ICU with Covid - trying to sort out her entitlements

Hi guys my mam has been in hospital in icu fighting covid for the past month.we are trying to sort out any sick pay she is entitled too . Can we do that for her or will she have to do it when she gets out. I am at a complete loss any advice would be appreciated thanks

She does work

Employers are under no obligation to pay sick pay.

There is Illness Benefit, a social welfare payment.


Plus there is enhanced COVID illness benefit.

When a worker is told to self-isolate by a doctor or has been diagnosed with COVID-19, they can apply for a COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit payment of €350 per week.

COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit has different 'Rules' than normal Illness Benefit. Find out more about getting COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit.

Sorry to hear about your mam - if the hospital can give you copies of any sick notes then forward them to her employer - presume they've been kept in the loop regarding her illness?