Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is not acceptable to the people who have been talking to me. I accept that the HSE is accountable but I am waiting to get an answer from it, as are many of the workers in the hospital. They are angry, concerned and frustrated. What happened at the Coombe hospital and elsewhere is not acceptable. I appreciate that this is not the Minister's fault.

My other question is on vaccination in the community, which I am aware is to be carried out by GPs and pharmacists. Are issues relating to guidance and consent being dealt with? There may be issues regarding people's mental capacity and ability to give consent. If older, vulnerable people are in a household bubble, will the entire bubble be vaccinated or just the individual? I appreciate that I have no time left, so perhaps the Minister will ask his Department to provide the answer as soon possible.

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