Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2020
169. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the way in which businesses are informed what they can expect and what they can plan for at each Covid-19 level; the amount of advance warning they can expect to receive for changes to the Covid-19 level; the plans in place to work with businesses on health measures that affect their operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40670/20]
View answerResilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 was published by the Government on 15 September 2020. This Framework sets out Ireland's approach to managing and living with COVID-19 in a range of areas over the next 6 - 9 months.
The plan sets out five levels of response, each with a number of measures designed to help us all lower COVID-19 transmission and setting out what is permitted at that moment in time. It aims to allow society and businesses to be able to operate as normally as possible, while continuing to suppress the virus.
Each level outlines what is permitted for social or family gatherings, work and public transport, bars, hotels and restaurants, exercise activities and religious services. Any measure included at any level in this plan is underlined by expert advice and recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
The Deputy should note that sectoral responsibility for the issues raised in the question, lies with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
