Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
795. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/20]
View answerThe Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business is based on public health advice and compliance with the requirements of each of its five phases by all concerned is essential to ensure continued progress against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phase one of the Roadmap clearly provides that while it is possible to participate in a range of sporting activities in groups of no more than four people, this must be within 5km of the households of those involved. The guidance also states explicitly that social distancing should be maintained at all times. It is also important to highlight that the public health advice for those who are cocooning is to continue to stay at home, except for brief outdoor exercise within 5km of their home.
It has been brought to my attention that, while the overwhelming majority of people are fully respecting the public health guidelines, there have been some difficulties in relation to adherence to the 5km travel restriction by people engaging in sporting activity during Phase One. This situation is both regrettable and concerning. Sport Ireland has been in communication with the sporting organisations concerned to voice this concern and to reinforce the importance of the memberships of all sporting organisations respecting the Roadmap and complying with public health regulations at all times.
