Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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596. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meat plant staff that were tested as part of a screening programme that have to be retested due to the lack of a result from the laboratory; the average time delay between the initial test and the retest; the corresponding figures for nursing home staff and residents respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7909/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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597. To ask the Minister for Health the current mean average time, respectively for the turnaround of all Covid-19 test results that are positive, negative and cumulative; the number of persons in each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7910/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the HSE has responsibility, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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598. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients in hospitals and nursing homes that experienced a delayed discharge into homecare due to the fact their Covid-19 tests were outdated by the time they were received; the number of patients that received a second test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7942/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a operational matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.