Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
703. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he will amend statutory instrument 296/2020 to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in banks, credit unions and post office premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3766/21]
View answerAs the Deputies are no doubt aware, a person, without reasonable excuse, must wear a face covering when using public transport, in retail outlets, shops and shopping centres, in other indoor spaces such as libraries, cinemas and cinema complexes, theatres, concert halls, bingo halls, museums, businesses carrying out cosmetic nail care or nail styling, hair care or hair styling, tattoo and piercing services, travel agents and tour operators, laundries and dry cleaners and licensed bookmakers.
The regulations relating to face coverings have recently been amended to include post offices, credit unions and banks.
The relevant Regulations in relation to face coverings which remain in place until 9 June, 2021 can be found at: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/1f150-view-statutory-instruments-related-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/
The current advice in relation to face coverings is available at -https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/face-masks-disposable-gloves.html and http://www.gov.ie/facecoverings/
