Dr. Sharon McGuinness:

That is fine. I am sorry, I was expecting a list of questions and to respond at the end.

What is an essential service is listed by the Government as part of the various roll-outs and plans. We do not have a specific role in determining what is open or not at any one time. That is a Government decision based on public health advice. If a business is open but is not essential or providing an essential service in line with the list provided, the Garda has responsibility for closing it down. Obviously, we get complaints in this regard. We advise people in response and engage with the Garda as appropriate, but we do not have a duty in respect of what is open or deemed essential. However, we would inspect any open business in terms of its Covid responsibility under the protocol.