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Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in the debate. First, I offer my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones to the coronavirus during the past week. I also take this opportunity to thank all the heroic front-line staff who have been magnificent in helping to keep all of us safe during these very challenging times. Finally, I thank the Irish people for their continuing...

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On a point of order, there are many Deputies here belonging to different groups. I thought there was a maximum of two allowed per party. I see many Deputies who should not be in this Chamber. I ask the Acting Chairman to have a look. I am not trying to be smart on this. If people outside are obeying the rules, I do not see any reason we should not obey the rules in this House.

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Sorry, if the Acting Chairman does not do that, I will leave the Chamber. There are too many Members in this Chamber. Can the Acting Chairman please ask that Members who are not supposed to be in the Chamber to leave?

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It has nothing to do with the social distancing.

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There is a maximum number of TDs. At one stage, there were four from Fianna Fáil to speak.

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It does not matter. Sinn Féin is one of the ones. The rules are the rules. They have three Members at present. Three Members are not allowed in here at present. There should be only two Members from Sinn Féin here.

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is wrong.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 535. To ask the Minister for Health if he has been briefed on the matter of hospital discharges into nursing homes (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to specific evidence that Covid-19 was likely introduced into some nursing homes in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7363/20]

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: What percentage of residents in nursing homes and residential homes suspected of contracting Covid-19 between February and May 2020 were admitted to hospital for treatment? I know the percentage of residents from such homes admitted to hospital during a typical flu season is quite low. We all know that Covid-19 poses a much more serious health risk than a flu and I would have thought the...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: I want to raise another important issue regarding the recent handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, that is, the "do not resuscitate" order. Most families are totally unprepared when confronted with the discussion around a "do not resuscitate" order when a loved one becomes gravely ill. I am aware the HSE guidelines place an obligation on healthcare providers to consult with patients where...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to participate in today's debate. I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have died over the past week due to Covid-19. The number of deaths is decreasing, which is to be welcomed but the sorrow and grief of those who have lost loved ones to this terrible virus is as painful as at any other time. I would also like to take this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (20 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 763. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to roll out antibody testing for persons that have recovered from Covid-19 with the aim of understanding if some of the population now have natural immunity;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6427/20]

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am sorry but as there are only 20 seconds remaining, I ask the Minister to, please, urge the Cabinet to have a public inquiry into the Dealgan House nursing home. Will he, please, answer that question?

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I extend my condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 during the past week. I offer my support to those who are battling illnesses and I wish them well during this period. I also thank all front-line workers for their continuing heroic efforts in the battle against Covid-19. I particularly thank the gardaí for their efforts during the crisis. In my...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: If the Ceann Comhairle would give me time, he will understand why I am asking this.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I hope he will give me an extra minute for that please. If over 20 people were killed on a building site, the Health and Safety Authority would be involved. It is likely that the Garda and various other State agencies would also be involved. The point I am making is that in those situations there is a clear protocol in place, but in the situation of the Dealgan House Nursing Home there was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 425. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when An Garda Síochána will be recruiting again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/20]

Brexit: Statements (7 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I come from the Border area, where people are concerned about what is happening in the North and in the South, and the different approaches on both sides, especially given the high rate of the coronavirus in the Border areas. With the bank holiday weekend approaching in the North, people are afraid that a big wave of people will come from the North to the South and vice versa. Will the...

Brexit: Statements (7 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Coming from a Border county, I know the devastating effects that Brexit will have if we do not put in place the necessary measures to deal with it. There are still so many unanswered questions. I am deeply concerned that its effects could be disastrous on a Border town like Dundalk. Last week, I raised the different approaches to deal with Covid-19 on both sides of the Border and the...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: With so many deaths in nursing homes, I have been contacted by many of my constituents who have loved ones who got the Covid-19 virus in nursing homes, were transferred to hospitals and have recovered. The hospitals now want to transfer those people back to the nursing homes. These families are very concerned and want to know what assurance the Minister can give them that it is safe for...