Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1762. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce regulations to ensure that all persons working in the mandatory Covid-19 detention facilities will be regularly tested for the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18910/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll service provider staff or contracted personnel working on the Mandatory Quarantine System will be offered both vaccination and regular COVID-19 testing to help minimise any risk in their working environment.
In addition, the HSE has provided persons working in mandatory quarantine facilities extensive training via webinars and video presentations on a number of key quarantine protocols. This training was provided to promote risk reduction in the environment at the facility for both guests and staff.
The training included Infection Prevention and Control principles, proper use of personal protected equipment, disinfection and cleaning requirements relating to COVID-19, practical information about maintaining Infection Prevention and Control in a working environment, COVID-19 transmission, COVID-19 testing procedures, ventilation requirements for rooms, vaccination information and measures for transferring guests to a facility.
