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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Direct Provision Centres (26 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: It is fair to say many inadequacies in our public health policy are being shown up by Covid-19. The direct provision situation is at the top end of things that must be addressed. I will ask a number of questions and the respondents can come back at the end. I have two questions for the Department of Justice and Equality. The witness said at the start that all staff have been Garda...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (21 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I thank the Taoiseach for those comments. Rather than asking his Department to project-manage this, if the Taoiseach could release the funding, that would speed up the whole process immeasurably.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (21 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I acknowledge the continuing impact of Covid-19 on our most vulnerable. Our debt of gratitude to our front-line and community healthcare workers grows ever greater. I want to update the House on some people from Waterford who are supporting our national efforts to overcome the many challenges the coronavirus epidemic is presenting every day. I thank Commandant Dr. Patrick Kelly of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (20 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if parents and the public will be assured in relation to the full competence of the 2020 graduating classes from the colleges of education in view of the truncated school year and the consequent unfinished school placements with student teachers; his views on whether there will be repercussions for these students when they seek admittance to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: 702. To ask the Minister for Health if the commitment to the building of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be reaffirmed; if so, the date on which a build contract will be signed off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5927/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: 703. To ask the Minister for Health when the subcontracted modular cath lab service provided by a company (details supplied) for diagnostic angiograms will recommence activity at University Hospital Waterford in view of the fact it has been closed since early February 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5928/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: 704. To ask the Minister for Health when the refurbishment works to the existing main cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5929/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by Department of Health Officials (19 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I have some questions for Mr. Breslin and I ask him to leave time for the Chief Medical Officer for the last couple of answers. Who is responsible for managing positive tests and the negative tests? Deputy Naughten brought in information during the week about meat factories. We have had contact occurring with management in meat factories but not...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by Department of Health Officials (19 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: Yes, I understand. I just will make the point if I may. We have 160 beds in the hospital but we have only three patients in there for Covid. I would ask the witnesses to reflect on that. Can I ask the Chief Medical Officer if there is any update on hydroxychloroquine? Is there any update on the idea of using vitamin supplements, particularly vitamin D, and zinc supplements for the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by Department of Health Officials (19 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: It has been communicated to the Department.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by HSE Officials (19 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I wish to address Mr. Reid first. In terms of public policy communications, I have had representation from Conradh na Gaeilge asking that the HSE look to do some Irish messaging across the English radio and television channels and examine postering to make sure there is a representation of the messaging in Irish. I refer to the policy on nursing homes. We know that the elderly are most...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: My first question is for Dr. McGuinness. The Minister for Enterprise, Business and Innovation was asked in the House last Thursday whether she had staff available to migrate temporarily to the HSA. She did not answer the question, although she said 290 staff members who were available, but that she was waiting to be asked. I know that negotiations are ongoing but has Dr. McGuinness given...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: What about the insurance issue?

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: While we are here again this evening, I acknowledge that families are bereaved and family members are suffering. We again thank our healthcare workers who are doing so much during these very difficult times. When we talk of the arts in Ireland, we are speaking of some of the central foundations of our culture, our Irishness, and the historic and contemporary creative spirit that has...

Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (6 May 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I will speak and then raise some issues and ask the Minister of State to respond at the finish. On behalf of the Regional Group, I wish to continue to extend sincere condolences to the families and relatives of those recently bereaved because of Covid-19. We offer solidarity for those in recovery. I congratulate our wonderful healthcare workers for their efforts. Our continuing debt of...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I also ask the Minister to put pressure on for the development of our second cath lab in order that we advance it to a construction tender. It has been lying around for quite a number of months.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I begin by expressing my condolences to all families who have been recently bereaved because of Covid-19. A heavy price continues to be exacted on our population. Also, on behalf of the Regional Group of Independents, I applaud the efforts of our national medical and clinical care staff and wish a full and speedy recovery to those diagnosed in hospital or home care settings at present. ...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I am sharing time with Deputy Verona Murphy. I would also like to express our sincere condolences with the families that have been bereaved as a result of Covid-19 and I express our solidarity with people who are attending hospital. Public representatives have both a duty and a responsibility to represent the needs of constituents when national policy is being discussed. On the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I also support the business of the Dáil to continue. It is very important that we should remember we are asking front-line health people to go in to work in the most arduous of circumstances to continue their duty. I do not think it is fair that any Member of this House should be cocooning at home. People need to remember that Teachta Dála means "messenger of the people". We...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Matt Shanahan: I acknowledge the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Ireland in recent days and thank them for continuing to build on the friendship between our two countries. The warmth and generosity of spirit being shown to them by the Irish people is appropriate and underlines the close relationship our two islands share. I am sure they are aware of the economic relationships between the UK...