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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: We all understand the rationale behind the decision to take over the private hospitals at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, as a committee the onus is on us now to look at the Covid-19 response and learn as we face the possibilities of a second surge. Mr. Woods referred to the fact were 550 private-only consultants and that only 291 signed up. Many consultants who contacted me,...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Woods. Mr. Breslin referred to the fact there has been learning for the next arrangement. Was any consideration given to the long-standing patients currently undergoing treatment and being treated by private consultants, especially those who need regular consultation? We have all been contacted by many private patients. We know there are 2.2 million private patients in...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Breslin. We learned from the opening statements that between 44% and 50% of private hospital capacity was utilised over the last couple of months. We learned last Friday that the arrangement will not continue. Are there any plans by the Department or the HSE to utilise as much capacity as possible during the month of June to tackle some of the extensive waiting lists that are...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Woods.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I will turn to the matter of passengers arriving in the State. We know they are expected to self-isolate for 14 days. The necessity for this is obvious but practical problems arise for business persons and tourists entering the country as various European borders are opened. If a person decides to have a Covid-19 test and it is negative, is this sufficient to satisfy regulations governing...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Breslin for clarifying that as the question has come up a few times. I also compliment the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on its co-operation, especially at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were so many Irish people who wanted to come home and I made contact several times myself. The Department staff's professionalism in that contact was very much appreciated....

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Burgess. My next question is for Ms Graham. First, she said earlier that much of the public transport capacity intended to be used in phase 2 has already been used up by what are thought to be non-essential journeys. Does she believe that will be an issue when, hopefully, we move into phase 2 next Tuesday? Second, I believe a 55-seater bus can now carry 14 people adhering to...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Ms Graham.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: 570. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8584/20]

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: Deputy Gannon has ten minutes. I remind all Deputies that if they want to allow the Minister time to respond they will have to make it within their own timeframe because our time is limited due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: The Minster has just one minute.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: We must move on.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: The next speaker is Deputy Michael Collins who is sharing with Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. The Deputies have five minutes each.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I am going to let Deputy Danny Healy-Rae in now.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: We might get the rest of the answers on Bandon in writing.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: There was a very important question about school transport.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I will have to stop the Minister because we only have a few minutes left for our last two speakers. I am up against the clock.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: To conclude we have Deputies Harkin and Connolly. I presume they are taking five minutes each.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: We have to conclude because we are over time for the two-hour limit. It would be much appreciated, however, if the Minister could facilitate answering those questions in writing. That concludes the statement by the Minister for Education and Skills on Covid-19 and questions and answers on Covid-19.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mary Butler: I wish to revisit the issue of cancer screening services. I wish to put the point across from a woman's point of view. Women are worried. I encourage everyone to avail of screening when it is available to them. When a woman turns 50, she gets, for the first time, a letter inviting her to avail of the BreastCheck service. I know of a lady who availed of that service two years ago....