Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Covid-19 pandemic blindsided the world and created unforeseen problems for governments all over the globe. Now that we have reached this point in the pandemic, it is time for a full review of Ireland's response to it and to examine closely what we clearly got right and what we undoubtedly got wrong. The Government today announced the unwinding of the national public health emergency team, NPHET. Will there be a review of the decisions taken? NPHET made numerous decisions that had far-reaching consequences for many elements of society. I am thinking about antigen tests and nursing homes, which felt abandoned at an early stage of the pandemic. Will there be a review of how we dealt with Covid-19? If so, what kind of forum will be involved and what form will the review take?

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