Healthcare Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 March 2022

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Ceisteanna (146)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

146. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a new national public health emergency team; if he plans to ensure a proper gender balance on the new group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16906/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Deputy is advised that an appropriate COVID-19 monitoring structure is currently under consideration. The new structure will be comprised of individuals with the relevant skills and expertise and due regard will be paid to gender balance.