James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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536. To ask the Minister for Health if large darts tournaments involving as many as 600 persons will be permitted in November 2020; the way in which event organisers can best prepare for these events in line with public health guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13482/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is no doubt aware, on 25 June 2020, the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Government, confirmed that it is safe for Ireland to proceed to Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Business and Society from Monday, 29 June 2020. Under Phase 3 and from 29 June 2020, the measures and public health advice that are in place are described at .  

The Deputy may also wish to note that during Phase 3 indoor gatherings of up to 50 people and outdoor gatherings of up to 200 people when conducted in line with public health advice are permissible. If the presence of the COVID-19 virus remains low, this will rise to 100 people indoors and 500 people outdoors in Phase 4 from 20 July 2020, subject to Government approval.

The exact numbers of persons which can attend events and mass gatherings in the future has not been determined in advance. As with all other decisions, this will be informed, at the time that the decision is being made by the Government, by the public health advice received from the National Public Health Emergency Team.