Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Ceisteanna (565)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

565. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30950/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I replied to this correspondence on 19 October. With regard to progressing implementation an Implementation Framework has been established in order to ensure a priority focus on key short-term public health and protective measures for nursing home residents over the coming months, with a particular emphasis on winter and ongoing preparedness against COVID-19. As part of this framework, an Implementation Oversight Team and a Reference Group has been established, of which SAGE advocacy is a member. As part of this structured process, progress on these recommendations is provided to these groups. It is my expectation that my officials will provide myself and Minister Donnelly with a first progress report shortly. It is our intention that these will be published on an ongoing basis.