Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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945. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who have used the Keltoi facility for isolation from 1 August 2021 to date by week in tabular form. [52610/21]

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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947. To ask the Minister for Health the isolation facilities available for persons who are vulnerable such as those who use the HSE Keltoi Rehabilitation Unit in each CHO in tabular form. [52612/21]

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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948. To ask the Minister for Health the funding provided to utilise the HSE Keltoi Rehabilitation Unit as an isolation unit from its closure to date. [52613/21]

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 945, 947 and 948 together.

As the Deputy is aware, the Keltoi facility was identified for use as an isolation facility for marginalised and vulnerable people during COVID-19 in Community Health Organisation Dublin North City and County. This was part of the Dublin Covid-19 response for people who are homeless.

The HSE has advised that there is still a very significant ongoing demand for isolation in this facility and that it will be maintained as a Covid Isolation Facility for the coming winter period. The HSE has further advised that the use of this facility is being reviewed on an ongoing basis in line with national guidance.

As the specific queries raised by the Deputy are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.