Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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1172. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address matters raised by an association (details supplied) regarding operating under level 5 restrictions due to come into effect from midnight on 21 October 2020; and if he will engage with the association on the matter raised. [32518/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Act 1947 (Section 31a - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 8) Regulations 2020 (SI 448 of 2020), which I signed on 21 October last, provide that optician and optometrist outlets are essential retail outlets and can provide services during Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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1173. To ask the Minister for Health the number of cases of Covid-19 transmission that have been identified as having taken place in gyms and swimming pools in each month to date 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32522/20]

Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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1254. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the rate of transmission of Covid-19 from gym use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32801/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1173 and 1254 together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.