Dr. Sharon McGuinness:

As an employer, I am responsible for the staff of the authority, as is every other person who is an employer. We are clearly acting in line with public health advice and guidance. We are also the market surveillance authority for PPE regulation and we have been working very hard to ensure a constant supply of suitable and proper PPE across the board throughout these last few weeks. The need for PPE depends on the situation and the protocol is clear that PPE is used depending on the hazard involved. One may not need it on the first basis but it is something we look at.