Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am referring in particular to the many practical barriers that are being put in place for people travelling. I am not second-guessing the Department's determination, which is proportionate. I asked whether it is out of kilter with the rest of the European Union, which it would appear to be. It is implicit in what Mr. Spratt said that we have adopted a more cautious approach. The question is whether these restrictions should be pursuant to a law rather than through administrative circulars that require, in particular, public servants to take additional holidays. It is almost as if there is an intentional policy of penalising them for going abroad because they are not allowed to work from home when they come back, even though they may be working from home now and have been asked to work from home up to now.