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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: I am sorry about that. I call the next speaker, Deputy Gino Kenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: I can understand that the witnesses will be reluctant to criticise Government policy and I do not expect them to go into that area. Perhaps Dr. Glynn could reply to some of the Deputy's other remarks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: The Senator has run out of time. Could he put his questions? We will get a written reply to the ones for Mr. Woods.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Please do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: We cannot hear the Senator. Is it possible for her to put on her headset and speak into the microphone?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Yes. We missed a lot of what she said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Go ahead. It would probably be helpful if the Senator had a headset on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: We will be dealing with that next week, but Dr. Glynn may wish to respond quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: I would like to ask a question. Afterwards, colleagues who have already asked questions will be allowed one question each. Yesterday, during Leaders' Questions, the Tánaiste said 30% of cases arise in the hospital setting. I heard Dr. Colm Henry state this morning that great efforts were being made to make hospitals as safe as possible. We are talking about 2,000 people in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Deputy Durkan must wind up. I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Can we save the vaccination question until next week?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: The Deputy has run out of time. His three minutes are well gone. Does he want a reply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Some of Deputy Durkan's colleagues, who are not members of the committee, wanted to come in as well and I will not be able to take them. Maybe we can just get a quick reply to his remarks and questions there from Dr. Glynn and others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of High Levels of Covid-19 on the Health System: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: I thank the witnesses. I apologise to the members who were trying to get back in, Deputies Lahart and Hourigan, and in particular Deputy O'Donnell. If Deputy O'Donnell could forward his question, we will send it on within the system. I apologise again. The committee will meet again in public session at 10 a.m. next Friday, 29 January, when we will give an update on the roll-out of the...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: I want to make a few points and then, perhaps, ask a couple of questions if we have time at the end. The vaccination programme will only work with successful engagement and buy-in from the public. The vaccine programme needs to be as fair, open, transparent and honest as possible. Some people have genuine concerns at the speed, safety and effectiveness of many of the vaccines that have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: 317. To ask the Minister for Health when the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out IT records system will be fully operational; the official title of same; if he will commit that all paper records will be promptly inputted; and the body or agency that has overall responsibility for the management and operation of the system. [2999/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: 318. To ask the Minister for Health the body or agency that has overall responsibility for the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. [3000/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: 319. To ask the Minister for Health the full list of duties and responsibilities that the Secretary General of the Department of Health has in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. [3001/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: 333. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to adding full-time carers to the vaccination schedule; and the reason for their initial exclusion given the vulnerable persons who rely on them. [3034/21]

Pay for Student Nurses and Midwives: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jan 2021)

Seán Crowe: Can Members imagine getting a pay rise of €81,000? That is two or three wages for most working families. It is the amount the new Secretary General of the Department of Health can look forward to. That is the shocking backdrop to any debate on pay for student nurses and midwives. Three Ministers went off by themselves, colluded, if you like, ignored existing pay structures and...