Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In fairness, last week I said in the House that the roadmap would be considered by the HSE board on Wednesday of this week, which is today. My understanding is that the board is considering the matter today. It is a fair point to say that many non-Covid activities have recommenced, and we are seeing evidence of that. The number of Covid-19 patients and vacant beds in hospitals are dramatically decreasing.

I spoke to the HSE about Citywest yesterday. It is acceptable that it has been so little used up to now because it was effectively an insurance policy against a surge that thankfully did not materialise. That will not be acceptable for much longer so it needs to come up with a very clear plan as to whether it believes the agreement needs to be extended beyond the limited period that is left, and if it does why that is the case and if it does not what it intends to do with it between now and the remaining period of time in the agreement. I believe that is also being considered by the HSE board today.

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