Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Both cases illustrate the damage that Covid-19 can do. That is why we have restrictions. It is worth reflecting on the impact Covid-19 can have on hospital services. Hospitals have had to postpone non-essential services because of the spread of Covid-19 among hospital staff. That is an unfortunate reality. We will do everything we possibly can to provide every possible resource to Letterkenny University Hospital. The Deputy should be in no doubt about that. Anything that has to be done will be done. The same applies to any other hospital across the country. As we consider the easing of restrictions it is important to note that they are there for a reason. When there are very high levels of community transmission, the virus finds its way into hospitals and nursing homes. That is the context of the restrictions.

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