Patricia Ryan
Question:1. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Taoiseach if a proposal will be brought to Cabinet for a national day of mourning including a paid public holiday in memory of the victims of Covid-19. [10607/20]
View answerTuesday, 16 June 2020
Questions (1)
Written answers
My heartfelt sympathies are with all those who have lost family members or friends during the Covid-19 pandemic. The restrictions which have been necessary in order to protect public health have impacted greatly on how we as societies, as communities and as families mark the death of a loved one. In particular we miss the opportunity to come together to remember those we have lost.
It is not possible with these current restrictions to organise an appropriate national commemoration. When the time is right there will be an opportunity for us nationally to remember those who died during this difficult time. The format which this might take and the timing of such an event is under consideration. In the meantime families who wish to can share with the nation details of their deceased loved ones through the Ireland Remembers initiative.