Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That leads me to my next question.

Although the intention is to return to a full healthcare system as quickly as possible, it is fair to say we had extensive waiting lists in all our hospitals, both public and private, before the Covid crisis. Considering all the extra precautions which will inevitably have to be taken to ensure social distancing, along with safety measures to ensure patient and staff safety, what plan has the HSE proposed to deal with the enormous waiting list for all types of necessary procedures while ensuring the safety of all involved?