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Cabinet signs off on 'evaluation' of Covid-19 response

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An examination of the State's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to begin its work in the coming weeks, after the cabinet signed off on its terms of reference.

The Government agreed to what it is describing as an "evaluation" rather than an inquiry. It will not have statutory powers to compel witnesses or evidence.

It will consider the health service response, including hospitals, the community response and the response in nursing homes.

It will also look at the wider economic and societal response and the impact of the pandemic on education and business. The Government appointed Professor Anne Scott - an academic with clinical experience who has expertise in the areas of philosophy and ethics - as the independent chair of the evaluation.

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