Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will ask three questions quickly, since I am aware of the time. I will ask them constructively and respectfully and I hope the Minister will understand why.

When will the public inquiry into deaths in nursing homes due to Covid-19, as recommended in the final report of the Covid-19 committee, be established? Will the Minister provide funding to section 39 organisations to account for their inability to fundraise? I have been contacted by a family whose father received a cancer diagnosis before Christmas. They are unable to visit and comfort him and difficult conversations are being held in public wards over the phone. What can be done to ensure that dignity is maintained and our health services are kept open for screening and treatment?

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