Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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1033. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NDLS centres will re-open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6560/20]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of public services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publications of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safely Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives, including carrying out risk assessments. 

Dates for the resumption of the RSA's services, and any special arrangements which will need to be put into place to allow for the provision of these services, will be determined in consultation with the relevant health authorities.

The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time, and in this, as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis, my Department will be guided by NPHET and national experts.