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<p>More than €32bn in Covid-19 spending, all borrowed money, has to be paid back by taxpayers over time. The huge waste in buying personal protective equipment, circa €375m, is one of many issues that need to be examined. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie</p>

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Daniel McConnell: Inquiry into the handling of the pandemic can’t pull its punches

We have endured a rollercoaster of ups and downs, new variants, closures, cancelled holidays and family gatherings, not being able to mourn our dead properly, and on and on

<p>The HSE will appear before the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday morning. Picture: Pexels</p>

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€600m worth of PPE remained unused by the end of 2020

Public Accounts Committee will hear the HSE has written off €374m in PPE bought during the pandemic – made up of €64m worth of disposable protective suits which have exceeded their shelf life, and a further €310m to reflect the change in unit prices between when the PPE was purchased and the end of 2020

PPE has been vital during the Covid-19 pandemic (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Four further deaths with 336 confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

It comes as the Health Minister announced millions of pounds worth of PPE will be bought this year for future use by Northern Ireland’s health service in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

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Waterford hospital struggling to deal with clinical waste build-up

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Limerick city loses its 'clean status' and Cork's northside considered 'littered'

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Small aerosol droplets could penetrate PPE, scientists warn

Teachers seek clarity on wearing masks and visors in schools

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland has written to the education minister to seek a review of the recommendations issued in June.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2020

File Photo Aer Lingus is to impose further temporary pay cuts on staff, who will only receive 30% of their normal pay and hours

Aer Lingus to receive almost €30m for PPE flights from Beijing to Dublin

Aer Lingus is to receive almost €30m from the Health Service Executive (HSE) for the transport of vital supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Ireland from China in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2020

Colleges told to minimise student-staff interaction under new Covid-19 guidelines for third level

Classes or lectures should be less than two hours long, and face-to-face meetings for staff and students should be minimised when colleges return, the Department of Further and Higher Education has recommended.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

UK care home workers like ‘lambs to the slaughter’ without proper access to PPE

Staff have told Unison their employers are not issuing them with enough protective gear such as masks, gloves, aprons and gowns.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Volunteers make more than 20,000 face shields at Scottish factory

The Shield Force project is producing more than 1,000 items a day to help health workers deal with the Covid-19 crisis.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Matt Hancock asked for apology by son of doctor who died after PPE warning

The Health Secretary was challenged over whether he would acknowledge mistakes have been made.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

Experts have also seen sellers offer discounts apparently to help entice people stuck in lockdown to buy drugs online.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

PPE crisis ’21st century’s Dunkirk’

People are coming together across society to help keep the NHS in protective equipment.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Report highlights Ireland's 'worrying' reliance on other countries for PPE supply

Ireland's trade deficit for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the seventh largest in the EU.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

HSE confirms no joint order with NI for protective kit as concerns raised over quality of new imports

Some gowns do not have full sleeves, meaning medics’ arms are left exposed.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Harris commits to provide Covid-19 financial support and PPE to nursing homes

The Department of Health has committed to providing financial support to nursing homes to alleviate rising costs in the face of the current public health emergency.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Flight carrying protective equipment from China lands in Ireland

Aer Lingus is using some of its grounded fleet to bring more than €200m of personal protective equipment from China over the coming months.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

Many closed businesses give protective gear to hospitals

Many businesses have been donating surplus Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local hospitals.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2020

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Daniel McConnell: Inquiry into the handling of the pandemic can’t pull its punches

€600m worth of PPE remained unused by the end of 2020

Four further deaths with 336 confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

Waterford hospital struggling to deal with clinical waste build-up

Limerick city loses its 'clean status' and Cork's northside considered 'littered'

Small aerosol droplets could penetrate PPE, scientists warn

Teachers seek clarity on wearing masks and visors in schools

Aer Lingus to receive almost €30m for PPE flights from Beijing to Dublin

Colleges told to minimise student-staff interaction under new Covid-19 guidelines for third level

UK care home workers like ‘lambs to the slaughter’ without proper access to PPE

Volunteers make more than 20,000 face shields at Scottish factory

Matt Hancock asked for apology by son of doctor who died after PPE warning

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

PPE crisis ’21st century’s Dunkirk’

Report highlights Ireland's 'worrying' reliance on other countries for PPE supply

HSE confirms no joint order with NI for protective kit as concerns raised over quality of new imports

Harris commits to provide Covid-19 financial support and PPE to nursing homes

Flight carrying protective equipment from China lands in Ireland

Many closed businesses give protective gear to hospitals

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Mick Clifford

PPE

Daniel McConnell: Inquiry into the handling of the pandemic can’t pull its punches

€600m worth of PPE remained unused by the end of 2020

Four further deaths with 336 confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

Waterford hospital struggling to deal with clinical waste build-up

Limerick city loses its 'clean status' and Cork's northside considered 'littered'

Small aerosol droplets could penetrate PPE, scientists warn

Teachers seek clarity on wearing masks and visors in schools

Aer Lingus to receive almost €30m for PPE flights from Beijing to Dublin

Colleges told to minimise student-staff interaction under new Covid-19 guidelines for third level

UK care home workers like ‘lambs to the slaughter’ without proper access to PPE

Volunteers make more than 20,000 face shields at Scottish factory

Matt Hancock asked for apology by son of doctor who died after PPE warning

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

PPE crisis ’21st century’s Dunkirk’

Report highlights Ireland's 'worrying' reliance on other countries for PPE supply

HSE confirms no joint order with NI for protective kit as concerns raised over quality of new imports

Harris commits to provide Covid-19 financial support and PPE to nursing homes

Flight carrying protective equipment from China lands in Ireland

Many closed businesses give protective gear to hospitals

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