Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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555. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to schools, organisations or sports clubs in receipt of taxpayer funding excluding children from certain activities of that entity on the basis of their vaccinations status or that of their parents; and if this practice is in line with the policy of the HSE. [54021/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I am unable to answer the question posed by the Deputy as specific details have not been provided.

As the Deputy will be aware, current Government policy is that proof of immunity must be provided to access indoor hospitality settings, nightclubs, live entertainment venues and indoor events. Exemptions are provided for accompanied minors.

The current high level of COVID-19 infection and the dominance of the significantly more transmissible Delta variant poses a very substantial threat, particularly to those who are not fully protected through vaccination. Public health advice remains that those who are not fully vaccinated should avoid congregated indoor settings for their own and others' safety.