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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (13 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard...

Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Extension: Motion (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the relevant period, within the meaning of section 9 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021 (No. 1 of 2021), shall stand extended for the period beginning on the 1st day of August, 2021 and ending on the 31st day of October, 2021. On behalf of the Minister for Health, I propose a motion to extend the Health (Amendment) Act 2021, which...

Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Extension: Motion (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for the challenges voiced. It made for an interesting discussion, which is important. On behalf of the Minister for Health, I thank the guests of the designated hotel facilities who continue to do what the legislation asked them to do. We know it was not easy. We put in a strict and comprehensive set of procedures at the designated...

Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputies for raising these important matters and allowing us time to discuss them today. I would prefer we were not standing on the floor of the Dáil discussing this, the variant had not arrived and we were in a completely different space. It is not perfect but it gives us the opportunity to get the doors open within NPHET recommendations. It it something we can build on....

Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I am sorry, I am speaking through the Chair. This is not just the Government making a decision as to how we reopen but is a collaboration. It is equally not just about young people versus old people. This is to ensure that everybody can get back to normal society.

Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: Does the Deputy support Deputy Mattie McGrath's comments?

Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: Through the Chair, the Deputy should focus on his own opinions. He is talking about me through the Chair but is making personal attacks.

Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: Through the Chair, I want that reference to me withdrawn. The Deputy called me stupid.