Donnelly denies knowing about excess deaths post-Covid

Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly denies knowing whether there have been excess deaths in the post-Covid period, and says he'd "need to see the data" before he could comment. Question by Ben Scallan.

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[jamesgough]

Ben is brilliant. He is the only journalist who asks hard questions.

[olgahowlett]

I swear to God that man couldn't even lie straight. Unbelievable yet again, or is it, we are becoming anesthetised to their incompetence, lies and failure to answer relevant questions. Yet again showing their utter compempt for Irish citizens. Great journalism Ben.!!! Thank you

[dannyharty]

Covid vaccine the gift that keeps on giving

[briancollins]

He means we'll sweep this one under the carpet aswell thanks.

[pauldonohoe]

He knows the answer which is why he's avoiding the question

[neddubh]

Is it a requirement to be a terminal Waffler if you're an Irish government minister

[lindadoherty]

That is so deliberate a fob off how dare he sit there and pretend that he is not aware and praise the health service despicable he needs to be fired

[gregbradley]

Keep at it Ben. This is vitally important. It needs to be exposed and brought into public discussion.

[willpeony]

Listen very carefully to this man.

If you took his medical advice in the past you'll regret it now.

[tomgreen]

I'm glad I didn't take the vaccination.

[johnkelly]

When the people eventually wake up to what happened, this minister and many like him should be in the dock !!!

[lillianmurphy]

He smirked when he said people passing away as if it meant nothing bunch of corrupt liar's

[tomgarvin]

We are living in cuckoo land. Unbelievable, how could anyone see that as a genuine response to the people of this country. They don't even see the need to pretend they care

[gwizz]

Hell won't be big enough to hold all those corrupt evil individuals,

[richiemc]

The arrogance is truly shocking from these politicians. The people of Ireland deserve an explanation as to why so many people are dying and what really happened in the nursing homes in 2020🤬

[Slaphappy]

What, we do not have one of the lowest excess mortality rates, total deflection. These people now exactly what the cause is.

[thomasberry]

We all know who mudered our loved ones' friends' neighbours and work colleagues for what, more hard cash in their pocket.

[angiemac]

The Minister for health doesn't have any data on excess deaths and asks a reporter for information. What a joke

[TominoK]

excess deaths, cancer, myocarditis, aids ... etc

[LenCarolan]

Wipe that smirk from your face Donnelly