Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed)

Photo of Ruairi Ó MurchúRuairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is absolutely fine. At this time, I am glad to see that HIQA is carrying out an inspection and is talking to families. I hope that will arrest any difficulties and highlight any issues that will be built into wider operational protocols across the board so we do not have another Dealgan House scenario. I would like some clarity on whether, when that report is finished, it will be furnished to families beforehand. Beyond that, when will a decision be made on operational control?

Would the RCSI consider handing back control before this report is published? Whatever conditions and mistakes are found in the report, they must be rectified and we must ensure we have plans into the future.

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