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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I would also like to express my sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones, particularly in nursing homes, and to the staff who cared for them. It is incredibly distressing. I would like to continue the questioning in regard to Dealgan House Nursing Home. It would be fair to say that Mr. Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland spoke about what he saw as a major failing in regard to...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I have a number of questions which are quite general but if I could have specific answers regarding Dealgan House, it would be helpful. Mr. Daly also spoke about the discharges from acute hospitals and he put it down squarely to difficulties across nursing homes in general. With regard to Dealgan House Nursing Home, there were obviously a huge number of issues and it is an absolute tragedy....

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Can Ms Dunnion give me a timeline for that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: All of that is welcome. I spoke to a number of families and they are glad to have that interaction. It went from HIQA to the HSE. Can anybody give me an answer to who made the decision, and why, for the RCSI hospitals group to take over operational control?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: So the HSE became aware from on or around 4 April?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: When Mr. Walsh talks about involvement from on or around 4 April or early April, what did that consist of?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: That is okay. When was the decision made to take over operational control? Will Mr. Walsh give me the reason, while accepting there were huge problems in the place?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: So it was the staff Mr. Walsh put in on the ground who made the decision?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: From the start of March to the start of April, how many patients from acute hospital facilities were transferred to Dealgan House Nursing Home? This is one of the problems that Nursing Homes Ireland has put out as being a possibility. It has also put out that the HSE guidelines on visitors could have been a problem.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: That is absolutely fine. At this time, I am glad to see that HIQA is carrying out an inspection and is talking to families. I hope that will arrest any difficulties and highlight any issues that will be built into wider operational protocols across the board so we do not have another Dealgan House scenario. I would like some clarity on whether, when that report is finished, it will be...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Is it correct that there are additional nursing staff in Dealgan House nursing home and that infection control specialists and nursing managers have also been involved? Will that remain the case? I understand that the position is to be reviewed at the end of May, although I know that certain staff working in Dealgan House were slightly afraid that this may happen at an earlier stage. I...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Alright.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: In that case, is it correct that an element of oversight will be maintained? If so, for how long will it be maintained?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (26 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: The big thing is to ensure that we arrest all the problems and ensure they do not arise. I would also like to ensure that a contact infrastructure is in place so that when people believe a situation like this is about to arise, that information gets to the HSE and HIQA as quickly as possible. Is such infrastructure in place? How should staff, family members or others act in such circumstances?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 445. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if bouncy castle companies are able to reopen in phase 1 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business if they only supply private homes with equipment for private family parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7893/20]

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

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 497. To ask the Minister for Health when nail technicians who work from home will be able to reopen their businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7892/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 739. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is specific guidance issued for taxi and minibus companies for reopening their businesses; if drivers will be expected to use specified PPE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7894/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 983. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the social protection assistance available to a person (details supplied) who lives in Northern Ireland but runs a business in Dundalk, County Louth and does not qualify for TWSS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7895/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Would it be possible for me, a Cheann Comhairle, to take my questions now? I do not wish to be difficult but it would make things a bit easier.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I will be very fast. Deputy Gould trusts me implicitly.