Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising that issue. The Taoiseach announced earlier that a comprehensive plan is being developed for how restrictions will be eased and what that will look like. Unfortunately, it will not be like flicking on a switch that means everything can go back to normal. However, we will have the roadmap and supports in place. We are engaging with businesses on protocols. We are working with the Labour Employer Economic Forum, LEEF, the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, IBEC, and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU. I have had conference calls with every representative body and have listened to all of their concerns, as I am listening to the concerns Deputies have expressed today on behalf of people from all parts of the country. I am putting together a package of supports with the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. We must target the right places at the right time because this is taxpayers' money and it is not infinite. We want to get the best value for the investment that we put in.

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