Written answers

Wednesday, 10 November 2021

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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224. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a schedule of the full costs associated with mandatory hotel quarantine since the measure was introduced to date by month. [54885/21]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Mandatory Hotel Quarantine was introduced in March 2021 as one element of Ireland’s public health measures to combat the transmission of COVID-19. I announced the removal of all remaining States from the List of Designated States for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine on Saturday, 25 September 2021.

Whilst the system of Mandatory Hotel Quarantine was operational, a total of 10,398 people entered Mandatory Hotel Quarantine accommodation. At its peak, 8 hotels were in use, and the busiest day was on 9 May 2021 when 1,008 persons were in accommodation. The last residents to leave accommodation departed on 26 September.

My Department is currently compiling a report on the full cost of operating the Mandatory Hotel Quarantine system, and it is my intention to publish this in the coming weeks.

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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225. To ask the Minister for Health the total amount spent by the Government in defending Covid-19-related laws, regulations and guidelines in the courts since the start of the pandemic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54895/21]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The amount spent defending legal challenges to COVID-19 public health measures currently stands at €222,420 of which €6,820 relates to challenges related to mandatory hotel quarantine. This amount does not include legal fees which are a matter for the Chief State Solicitor's Office.

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