Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

In fairness to Ms Magahy, she does seem to have recognised that good progress has been made in many areas in respect of Sláintecare. However, I would like some clarity on one issue. We understand that there was a pause in reform with the pandemic. Perhaps this is a question for Mr. Watt. Did the Department officially recommend or advise that there would be a pause to Sláintecare? Was an end date given for that pause or was a timeframe provided for it? It was said that everyone was in agreement that it should be implemented within a two-year timeframe and, therefore, the pandemic meant that there was a pause. What timeframe was given for that pause?