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Covid-19 (Health): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: It is a week since I asked the Minister the following question so I am sure he has the answer this week that he did not have last week. I was deeply worried by that but I told myself that the Minister has been working hard so I should give him a chance. In the phases outlined by NPHET, the analysis shows that the team and the Government make decisions based on five criteria, one of which is...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: I again want to state my solidarity with all the workers who are doing such amazing jobs. I witnessed it again directly this week. Our condolences to all of those who have lost loved ones. I have six questions for the Taoiseach, some of which I would say will require only brief answers. I will put them to him and give him time to answer. I want to start by complimenting the Taoiseach,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Inspections (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 216. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the decision has been made to move the office of the Inspector of Prisons from Nenagh, County Tipperary to Dublin; when the move is due to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 312. To ask the Minister for Health if a joint order of PPE from China was agreed with the Northern Ireland Executive in view of a statement by the Minister for Finance in Northern Ireland on 27 March 2020; and if so, the details of the order and agreement. [10142/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 313. To ask the Minister for Health the discussions the Chief Procurement Officer and the Office of Government Procurement had with departments of the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the potential order and purchase of PPE in March and April 2020; if the statement by the Minister for Finance in Northern Ireland on 27 March 2020 that a joint order for PPE from China had been agreed with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 400. To ask the Minister for Health if joint orders for PPE have been made with the Northern Ireland Executive since the Covid-19 crisis commenced; if so, when they were agreed; the persons with whom they were agreed; and the cost of same. [10146/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 355. To ask the Minister for Health when NPHET's vulnerable people subgroup was established; the details of its meetings to date; the details of its members and their roles; and if the minutes of their meetings will be published. [9908/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 398. To ask the Minister for Health the dates for which he approved of and appointed each member of NPHET in tabular form. [10144/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (9 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 399. To ask the Minister for Health if persons were appointed to NPHET without his knowledge or prior approval; and if so, the way in which and when the appointments occurred. [10145/20]

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

Alan Kelly: The two remaining questions were around the vaccine and the reason the Government went against the HSE's position in regard to the private hospitals

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

Alan Kelly: It is a very strange that the CMO would say that.

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

Alan Kelly: There are 35 people on trolleys in Limerick as I speak.

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

Alan Kelly: What communications and meetings took place in respect of the roadmap and the parameters NPHET set for the HSE? The HSE can only work within the parameters set by NPHET. For example, 2 m instead of 1 m would have a significant impact on any roadmap. Dr. Anthony O'Connor, who the Minister knows quite well, appeared before the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response. He stated that...

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

Alan Kelly: We need to watch the clock to make sure that the Minister does not overstay the two hours again this week-----

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

Alan Kelly: I am very concerned because I would have been a close contact according to the Minister's logic.

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

Alan Kelly: I am glad to hear it. I have two sets of questions and would appreciate it if we could block them into two sets of five minutes each. We have been promised the HSE's roadmap on numerous occasions. It is late at this stage. Will it be published tomorrow? This is singularly the most important issue in Ireland now, without a shadow of a doubt. It is more important than anything else....

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

Alan Kelly: I remember it well.

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

Alan Kelly: I want to acknowledge the families who have lost loved ones in the last week and also workers. I have five questions for the Taoiseach, the first of which relates to workers. As of 26 May, more than 32% of Covid cases here have been healthcare workers, which is worrying. We are an outlier. ECDC analysis shows the infection rate among healthcare workers in the US is 3%; in China, it is 4%;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (3 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the building of a new school (details supplied) will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8352/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: 529. To ask the Minister for Health if pubs that serve food can open as part of phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8391/20]