Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join the Leas-Cheann Comhairle in expressing my thanks on behalf of the Fine Gael Party and the Government to all the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas and of the convention centre for their work over recent months in what have been unprecedented times, trying to operate across several different sites both virtually and in person. As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle said, the Dáil is going into recess but we are certainly not all going on holidays. The Oireachtas will continue to function. Offices and Departments will remain open. While some Members' constituency offices might close for two or three weeks to facilitate leave, they will be open for most of the recess. I wish all staff and all Members a decent and well-deserved break over the next two months, although I would not be surprised if we are required to come back here at some point over the next two months but hopefully that will not be necessary given the volume of legislation that was passed.

In response to Deputy Doherty's question, the working group is expected to report by the end of the month and the Government will respond to that with an enhanced scheme to assist people in Donegal and other counties whose homes are affected by mica. I am not yet in a position to say what that scheme will be, but it will be a significant improvement on what is currently in place.

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