David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I hear that and I have one question on the easing of restrictions. To be fair, what the Minister is saying is that it is not off the table. However, the caveats he puts on it by saying that it will delay the project by years suggest it really is off the table in practical terms. That is what people will read from what he said. That is my opinion and the Minister has given his.

With regard to the restrictions, it was disconcerting to hear a Minister and a Minister of State yesterday have different opinions on the issuing of certificates for those who are recovering from Covid-19. There is still uncertainty. Can the Minister clarify that? Were there any discussions at all or were there consultations with the Irish Medical Organisation, IMO, on any of this? Where will people get those certificates? The HSE was saying it was not for it. The GPs are saying it is not them. There is still confusion. Can the Minister take the opportunity to offer clarity? It is really frustrating for people. Aside from what I feel is an unfairness in what is being proposed and in rushing the legislation, this is problematic. Can I give the Minister the opportunity to clarify that?