Dr. Tony Holohan:

We will keep an eye on that. Most of Europe is continuing to move towards an encouraging situation. Incidence is falling in many European countries. The UK is the main exception to that, although not the only one, due to the variant over there. That is why we are particularly concerned about that and are watching it closely.

The Deputy asked about social distancing. We will be looking at that as part of a general consideration of the evidence as the summer progresses. If we think the circumstances are right in terms of transmission and vaccination for us to ease any of these measures, including social distancing, that will be considered. We understand the impact it has on school transport, as the Deputy mentioned, or the impact it might have on the resumption of third level education-----