Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2215. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference for the report on rapid antigen testing which is being chaired by a person (details supplied); the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36974/21]
View answer2329. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if rapid antigen testing for the aviation sector will be included in the terms of reference of the recent group chaired by a person (details supplied) to implement antigen testing in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37385/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 2215 and 2329 together.
I have established an Expert Advisory Group on Rapid Testing. The group, chaired by Professor Mary Horgan, will support and advise government departments that are responsible for progressing pilots and the roll-out of rapid tests in their respective sectors. The Group’s Terms of Reference and further information can be found at:
www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e2767-minister-donnelly-establishes-expert-advisory-group-on-rapid-testing/.
