Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that but the residents in direct provision are in a unique position as they are in close proximity with other people not in their household in indoor settings. They have no choice about that. If it is not the case, the Department might look at this but I hope any resident who wants a mask would have access to one. My understanding of the current public health advice is that should be the case.

I ask about the children in direct provision. They no longer have access to school and they are living in impossible positions that I imagine will scar them very deeply for years to come. For the children who cannot go to school, have other educational supports been provided such as tutoring in centres, remote schooling or safe spaces where they can do their studies? Have any other psychological supports been provided for the children? I imagine many of them are very scared right now.