Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I know it is welcome but there are concerns that it may not be sufficient, given the pressure that individual businesses in the hospitality sector are under at present. It would be useful to have the information.

The possible increase and extension of the CRSS has been raised. In her opening statement, the Minister said the hospitality sector has borne the brunt and has been one of the worst affected sector. She said in responses that she has brought this to the attention of her colleagues in government. What pressure has she put on them? Is she insisting that it be done in the recovery plan? Does she have public health conditions that will need to be met to help us gauge when we might see the sector opening up? I know she said she cannot predict what is coming with regard to public health guidelines and NPHET. Has she been given information on percentages that will need to be vaccinated? Will it be receipt of one or two vaccines? What would the R-number have to be? The Minister does not need me to tell her the industry is crying out for some sort of roadmap. Has she been given this information or direction?

I have one more question and I will be brief.