Dr. Ronan Glynn:

-----we decrease congregation in households because what had happened in meat plants and other settings had led to clusters and cases in households. These measures are aimed at decreasing mixing between households so we can stop the virus transmitting and thereby protect the essential parts of the economy and society that we need to keep functioning, including sporting activity.

On the specific point raised by Deputy Doherty, I have confirmed previously that our recommendations are guidance. We wish to be pragmatic. We understand the importance of sport. If a parent or carer needs to attend a training session or match for the purposes of child protection or guardianship, there is no issue whatsoever with that.