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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Questions (460)

Pa Daly

Question:

460. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if solo dancing instruction is included as an activity under individual training as part of the Covid-19 reopening guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26903/21]

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Written answers

There has been considerable progress in reducing infection levels since the peak of the wave of infection in late 2020/early 2021 because of the widespread adherence by the public to the public health measures in place, and this progress has been sustained during recent phases of reopening in April and May. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is considered reasonably stable and significant progress is being made in relation to the roll-out of our vaccination programme.

On 28 May, Government decided to move ahead with the process of lifting restrictions further. A range of measures were eased in June, and it has signaled a further easing of measures in July and August subject to the epidemiological situation at the time.

I can confirm to the Deputy that solo dancing instruction is included as activity under individual training and restarted on the 7 June.

While there has been scope to continue with the easing of public health measures, our approach must continue to be cautious, gradual and on a phased basis, with sufficient time between any easing of measures to assess the impact. This will be critical to ensure that our progress in controlling the virus is maintained.

Significant progress has been made on suppressing the virus over recent months due to the huge effort of people across the country. By working together, we have saved lives and limited the impact of the disease on society in Ireland. To protect the gains of recent months we must continue to practice basic preventative behaviours and to follow public health guidelines.

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