Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
719. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, has carried out an up to date evidence-based risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis on the imposition of mask mandates in retail and other settings, particularly bearing in mind the recent lifting of restrictions. [6464/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra752. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if NPHET has carried out an up to date evidence-based risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis regarding the imposition of mask mandates in retail and other settings particularly bearing in mind the recent lifting of restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6550/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 719 and 752 together.
While the majority of public health measures have been lifted, the Government announced that the requirements for mask wearing in all settings where currently regulated for under Statutory Instrument and protective measures in schools and early learning and care facilities should be retained until February 28 based on public health advice. The NPHET will meet again on February 17 and will provide further advice to the Government on this issue.
