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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 July 2020

Thursday, 23 July 2020

Questions (305)

David Cullinane

Question:

305. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the impact of the two-metre rule on acute hospital capacity; the actual loss of capacity, by hospital and by hospital group in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17899/20]

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Written answers

To ensure services are re-introduced in a safe, clinically aligned and prioritised way, the HSE have published a Strategic Framework for ‘Service Continuity in a Covid Environment’. This document was published on 8 June and can be found at the following link:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/service-continuity-in-a-covid-environment-a-strategic-framework-for-delivery.pdf

The implementation of the Framework will ensure service resumption is done in an integrated and phased manner. It will consolidate new ways of working and build on international knowledge. While not all services can return to previous levels immediately, many health services have already resumed, particularly for priority cases. The HSE are currently developing a Service Continuity Roadmap for the resumption of services across the health system.

With regard to the specific impact of social distancing measures on hospital capacity for each hospital site, I have asked the HSE to provide this information to the Deputy directly.

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