Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the issue of the elective hospitals and where we are with them, I know that it is with the design team. We are under pressure in relation to services in Cork. Where are we with the elective hospital issue in Cork? We have identified a site and a design team was appointed. Where are we with it now?

The second issue I want to touch on is that of HSE staff with long Covid. I know that the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform has only extended the period of time for payment until the end of October. These are front-line staff who have ended up with long Covid as a result of the work they were doing. What are we doing in relation to long-term support of those very dedicated and committed staff?