Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE) | Oireachtas source

Let us get to the bottom line. Let us forget about the question of essential. The issue is that I as a worker was allowed to work from home during the first lockdown and can safely do so, but as appears to be the case for many workers, I am being compelled this time around to go into work. The HSA has advised workers that it is at their employer's discretion whether they return to work, given that the Return to Work Safely Protocol has been developed to ensure a safe return to work for all staff. Is it not the case that the HSA can effectively do nothing for me? It cannot force, fine or inspect an employer that is not allowing workers to work from who could be safely doing so.