Ms Phil Ní Sheaghdha:

We have written to the HSE to ask whether it has examined the number of infections in healthcare workers who were derogated to return to work despite being close contacts. It stated that it does not have that statistical information, but we believe it should have it. Furthermore, we believe that there should be a simple application of the 14-day self-isolation rule for close contacts. It should not matter whether it arises in the health service or elsewhere.