Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach has said many times that we must use every tool in our arsenal in regard to Covid-19. I want to ask what is being done regarding all the technologies for proper air ventilation. We know that Covid-19 is spread in the air more so than on surfaces, so ventilation is critical. We need to use better disinfection systems. I have written to the Taoiseach and the Minister recently on this. Ms Orla Hegarty from UCD has been making the point for nearly a year that the future-proofing of ventilation across premises is critical in our fight. There has been much debate about how we are going to get people back indoors over the coming weeks and months in hospitality but also in offices, universities, schools, etc. This is a critical question and one that has been completely underestimated as regards its potential impact. What is the Government going to do to resource, support, influence or direct businesses, social settings and hospitality settings-----

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