Covid-19 Tests

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2021

Tuesday, 7 December 2021

Ceisteanna (477)

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

477. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if antigen testing will be made available for preschool settings in the same way that it is being made available for primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59837/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I understand that colleagues in the HSE are supporting the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, as they explore how antigen testing may be utilised further in early childcare settings.