Ms Sandra Tuohy:

To date, the TAPS has only been for private providers and does not apply to HSE facilities. Up to Friday of last week, €66.9 million had been paid out to providers. In excess of €100 million has also been spent on personal protective equipment, PPE, staff redeployment, staff accommodation, serial testing, cleaning and the like, in addition to the TAPS. That money has been given to providers to try to maintain the welfare of residents in those facilities.