Social Democrat TD Roisin Shortall says PPE can be produced in Ireland

She wants to bring manufacturers, innovators, scientists, academics and businesses together to provide PPE for frontline healthcare staff.

Social Democrats Co-Leader Roisin Shortall has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to set up a forum to make personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment in Ireland.

It would bring manufacturers, innovators, scientists, academics and businesses together to provide these products for frontline healthcare staff.