Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very surprised by the commentary and assertions of Deputies Mac Lochlainn, Duncan Smith, Cian O'Callaghan, Boyd Barrett, Tóibín and Mattie McGrath that somehow Government is invoking Covid-19 as a basis for the two-day sessions in terms of the Dáil. That is not the case. Some of those Deputies would be very quick to attack Government for ignoring public health advice and health and safety guidelines. My understanding is that the Business Committee, collectively and irrespective of party, has been advised on public health grounds that this is the optimal way to proceed. Please contradict me if that is not the case. Please correct me if that is not the case.

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