Mr. Evan Cullen:

I do not believe Dublin Airport has a HEPA system but what it does have is space for social distancing. Going back to the aircraft, they are designed from day one to cater for highly infectious diseases and prevent passenger transmission thereof, not just for this virus but for many other deadly viruses. Any aircraft, when it comes off the production line, could end up on any part of the planet and, therefore, it has to be built to be able to survive anywhere and to deliver people safely to any part of the planet. That is why I am able to say with absolute confidence that when it comes to passenger-to-passenger transmission, if people are wearing masks and they obey the proper etiquette, they will be safe on the aircraft. I fully accept that there are parts of the planet to which there should be very restricted travel. The Deputy has named some of those places. I have to go back to the point that we should have a proper, informed and intelligent green list.