Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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119. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter regarding regattas (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31593/21]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the current public health regulations, the numbers permitted to attend outdoor organised events such as regattas stands at a maximum of 200 with appropriate protective measures in place such as adherence to social distancing requirements.

It would be appropriate and beneficial for the event organisers concerned to consult the guidelines prepared by a combined working group of the FAI, the IRFU, the GAA and Sport Ireland. These guidelines were designed for use by event organisers, prepared with the assistance of health and safety experts, and describe how spectators can safely be accommodated at sporting events.

These guidelines can be found below:

www.gov.ie/en/publication/513f9-guidelines-for-reopening-sports-grounds/

Further information and advice on the specific operational requirements and protocols in place for the safe return of rowing generally is also available from Rowing Ireland, the National Governing Body for rowing in Ireland.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has also produced the following guidance document: ‘COVID-19 Interim recommendations for sports activities for adults in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic’, which may also be of assistance in preparing for the organisation of regattas.

www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/sportandrecreation/COVID%2019%20Return%20to%20Play%20Sports%20for%20adults.pdf