Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020
181. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if service providers such as hairdressers and beauticians are allowed to continue to do house calls under the new level 3 guidelines from 14 October 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32152/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 which was published by the Government 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).
As the Deputy is aware, the Government has decided that Ireland will move to level 5 of the framework from midnight Wednesday 21st October. At level 5, the public health advice is to stay at home. There should be no visitors to home or garden, with the exception of visits for essential purposes.
Under level 5 restrictions only essential retail and services remain open. All other retail and personal services including hairdressers and beauticians remain closed.
Details of the public health measures, including essential retail and essential services are outlined at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/level5/.
