Ms Siobhán McArdle:

That letter was part of a suite of communication that was provided in the centre. It was prepared on the basis of both public health guidance and knowledge of how the centre was operating. However, I would counter that the authors did not wish to apportion blame to any of the residents and that it was merely a reminder of the importance of adhering to the public health guidance. I have to say also that it was supported by on-site supports. There is a HSE support community health care worker to attend on-site seven days a week, who provides and supports residents in terms of interpreting the public health advice and, where queries arise, engaging with centre management to support residents in adhering to that public health guidance. It was by way of providing additional communication and to explain to residents why the period of extension was happening.