Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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1665. To ask the Minister for Health the number of antigen tests acquired by the Government and the HSE since March 2020; the total spent on acquiring these antigen tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1278/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy may wish to note that questions relating to procurement carried out by other Government Departments should be directed to the relevant Minister. In relation to procurement by the HSE, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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1666. To ask the Minister for Health the procurement agreement in place for the acquisition of antigen tests; if consideration will be given to issuing a tender to Irish companies for the supply of EU-approved antigen tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1279/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.