Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

From today, the temporary assistance payment scheme, which helps to fund rigorous infection control measures in our nursing homes is being discontinued. Since the Government took the decision in this regard, a number of things have changed. First, the figures the Government received on Monday night, imperfect though they may be, clearly show that this pandemic is not over. Therefore, rigorous infection control measures in nursing homes are essential. Second, from today, the HSE has restricted visiting in certain nursing homes in Donegal. That clearly shows the need for these measures. Will the Tánaiste ask the Minister to look again at continuing this funding to ensure that there are control measures in our nursing homes for our most vulnerable residents?

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