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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 July 2024

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Ceisteanna (13)

Peadar Tóibín

Ceist:

13. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach the timeline for the investigation into the Government’s handling of the covid-19 pandemic. [29231/24]

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Freagraí scríofa

A comprehensive evaluation of how the country managed COVID-19 will provide an opportunity to learn lessons from our experiences in dealing with a pandemic.

It will include a review of the whole-of-government response to the pandemic and how we might do better and be in a stronger position if another pandemic or other similar type event were to occur.

It will include a consideration of the health service response covering hospitals, the community and nursing homes, along with the wider economic and social response.

It is intended to have a public element to hear the lived experiences of all society. The review should be undertaken by those independent of the national response and with relevant expertise.

A consultation with opposition parties and stakeholders has taken place on draft terms of reference. It is intended to bring the terms of reference to Government shortly.

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