Government halts plan to subsidise antigen tests because “market” has sorted it
The plan “very quickly became unnecessary” thanks to pharmacies and supermarkets selling inexpensive tests, says Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. The Government has abandoned plans to subsidise antigen tests for the general public after pharmacies and supermarkets beat it to the punch, according to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. In recent days, various different outlets […]
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No decision reached yet by Government on antigen test subsidy
The Government hopes to reach a decision “soon” on the possibility of subsidising antigen testing for the public. As the debate on the possible subsidisation of antigen tests continues, the Government has yet to reach a conclusive decision on the matter. Speaking to RTÉ News on Tuesday, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe noted that work […]
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Tony Holohan urged Government not to provide subsidised antigen tests – report
The CMO has warned that the tests may provide the public with a false sense of security and lead to more cases, not less. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has urged the Government not to provide subsidised antigen tests, warning that such a measure could lead to a significant increase in Covid-19 cases. According to […]
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Negative antigen test may be required for nightclubs when they reopen on 22 October
The expert advisory group on antigen testing is due to report in the coming days. People may need to provide negative antigen tests to go to nightclubs when they reopen to the public, Art and Culture Minister Catherine Martin has confirmed. It comes as 450 people are set to attend Ireland’s first nightclub pilot since […]
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