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

I thank our guests for their presentations. I want to focus on the question of a safe reopening for workers in the retail sector in particular. That issue has come to the fore and needs to come more to the fore. As our understanding of Covid has developed, the question of ventilation has arisen, it being a core way to keep workers safe. I would like to get a picture of the current situation in the retail sector. I note from Retail Excellence's opening statement the issue of Perspex screens was mentioned, which was advice given at an earlier stage of the pandemic. As I understand it, the latest advice is that Perspex screens are a problem and should be removed because they restrict air flow. What advice on ventilation does Retail Excellence give its members? Is Mr. Graham aware of any inspections by the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, regarding ventilation and of any improvement or prohibition notices being issued in that respect? That is a question primarily for Retail Excellence, although Mr. Doyle or Mr. Light might have a further comment to add.