Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

497. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the guidelines of operation in terms of sporting organisations reducing risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40955/21]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Responsibility for the preparation and implementation of such guidelines is a matter for each National Governing Body (NGB) concerned. Different sports have different public liability risk profiles reflecting the specific characteristics of that sport.

NGBs are accordingly best placed to consider and decide upon the optimum risk mitigation and reduction measures to deploy in order to enhance participant safety, minimise risk and reduce insurance costs. Further information on the guidelines currently in place is available from the websites of the sports in question.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

498. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department in consultation with the Department of Health will publish ventilation guidelines for hospitality settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40985/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Covid-19 operational guidelines for tourism hospitality settings are available from Fáilte Ireland. The operational guidelines include comprehensive guidance on ventilation including a requirement that the guidance outlined in the "Work Safely Protocol" should be adhered to including appropriate measures in relation to implementation of effective ventilation. This includes guidance on increasing airflow, air extraction systems, and the use of CO2 monitors. 

I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further details on the relevant guidance.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.