Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 June 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Reopening the Economy: Supports for Business

Dr. Orlaigh Quinn:

I appreciate that. Having been in contact with the beauty sector and having had meetings with representatives from the sector, we appreciate their concerns. The return to work safely protocol is developed in order for everybody in business to be able to work with it. We have made it clear that it sets out the standard that is required but that businesses can adapt it to meet their needs. I know the beauty and personal services sectors are working on that and adapting it. We have worked closely, through the National Standards Authority, which is one of our agencies, with the retail sector, for example. This week, we are specifically working on the opening of the shopping centres, again because that was identified as a particular issue. We are available to help and advise when that is needed. I take the Deputy's point that the standards of hygiene they use are high. We are guided by public health guidelines on this. I know the beauty sector is keen to get back to work and we are keen for that to happen as well.

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