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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witness. Regarding staffing provision, a crucial issue that came to light in my constituency of Dún Laoghaire, and presumably throughout the country, which we are also seeing in schools now, is where somebody presents with symptoms, relief cover is needed. That is essential, particularly in a care setting such as a nursing home or other facility. Graph 3.3 on page 29 of...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I turn to the discharges from hospital. The report states 10,710 individuals were discharged from nursing or convalescence homes, or long-stay accommodation and 401 had either caught or already had Covid, and 11 were probable cases. Can Dr. Kelleher elaborate on that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Professor Twomey for that but in terms of the number of individuals who were transferred either from a hospital setting to a nursing home or a long-stay facility, was he able to establish if they were tested prior to leaving hospital, which for me would be a critical point?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Professor Twomey for that.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Professor Kelleher. On that point, it brings into focus chapter 5, which examined the learning from Covid to establish the extent to which nursing homes are better prepared. The witnesses might delve into the recommendations under chapter 5. The supply of personal protective equipment, PPE, at a very early stage - Professor Kelleher mentioned February and it was new to everybody...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses for their attendance today. I will start with a question for Mr. Walsh regarding his opening statement. He mentioned that the HSE actions in this report will be worked on with the Department of Health and other partners to implement the recommendations that require policy change and/or policy development. For clarity, how do the Department of Health and the HSE work...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: In terms of the recommendations made in the report before us, whose ultimate role will it be to see its implementation? Is it the Department, the HSE or another?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: In her opening statement, Dr. MacLellan mentioned the extension to the temporary financial support scheme. Specifically, what does this cover? Does it cover staff supports and staff cover, as the previous speaker asked?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: Mr. Walsh referred to the winter plan. How confident are we as a nation that we have enough PPE for the winter months? How confident are we regarding its supply and distribution and ensuring it gets to the various services speedily?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: My next question relates to our earlier session with the expert panel. There were more than 400 discharges from hospitals into congregated settings, including nursing homes, care facilities and long-stay facilities. I need assurances that anybody discharged from an acute setting will be tested. I would like confirmation on this from the relevant witness.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: Reference was made to the bilateral group. Is that the same as the implementation framework group or is it separate? How many meetings of the bilateral group have taken place to date?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I refer to services for older people. When will community social day care settings resume?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 50. To ask the Minister for Health the details of future plans within the St. Vincent's Healthcare Group, in particular St Michael’s Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, and St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, County Dublin. [23660/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 100. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be given under the capital project in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 for phase II of the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire. [23659/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be made available to local authorities that have yet to complete the 30 km residential speed limit review within their administrative areas; and if so, when this funding will be provided. [23836/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tree Preservation Orders (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 349. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of tree preservation orders issued by the four Dublin local authorities in each of the years 2015 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23835/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 350. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the options open to residents who are being charged excessive ground rent by the landlords or owner of their houses especially in such instances in which the ground rent is due to expire in 2029 yet the resident is being charged €30,000 as in the case of a person (details supplied). [23837/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 351. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures he has and will bring forward to assist apartment owners and multi-unit developments that are or have experienced building defects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23838/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (15 Sep 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 542. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process in place for students who deferred their CAO applications until 2020; the way in which they will be dealt with under the standardised grade system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23834/20]