Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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1076. To ask the Minister for Health the public Covid-19 guidelines with respect to outdoor holiday campsites that cater for self-contained vehicles only; and if clear information will be provided to this sector regarding when it will be permitted to reopen. [22187/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Level 5 restrictive measures currently remain in place. Any measures introduced at any level of the Plan are aimed at limiting the spread and damage of COVID-19 and are necessary to protect our key priorities of supporting and maintaining health and social care services, keeping education and childcare services open and protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities. 

The Government announced a phased easing of restrictions over April in recognition of the significant impact that the extended period of Level 5 restrictions is having on people. The focus of this easing of measures is on enabling more outdoor activities in order to improve the health and wellbeing of society.

The situation will be subject to ongoing review taking account of the evolving epidemiological situation, the impact of the reopening of priority services, and available evidence in relation to vaccine deployment, uptake and effectiveness. The NPHET and the Government will consider the position again later this week and it is anticipated that a roadmap for the further easing of measures over the coming months will be agreed.

Significant progress has been made on suppressing the virus due to the huge effort of our citizens. By working together, we have saved lives and limited the impact of the disease on society in Ireland. We all must continue to do everything possible to avoid the virus spreading.

Guidelines in relation to caravan and camping parks are a matter for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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1077. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE and the National Cancer Control Programme to collect and collate all data relating to the number of serious diagnoses made following delayed screening procedures in order that the full data on the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions will be made known (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22200/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly as soon as possible.