Covid-19 (Health): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2020-06-17
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Ossian Smyth (GP), Dún Laoghaire

I want to ask first about the status of the Covid tracking app. I understand that this app will always be in addition to normal contact tracing, not a replacement, but it could make the tracking effort much more effective. If we are in a situation where we are at risk of future infections or a second wave, it could be very good to have this additional measure in place. Has beta testing started on the app and, if so, how many people are involved and when is it expected to launch?

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Sitting date: 2020-06-17