Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2021-12-08
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

The advice in this regard came from the Chief Medical Officer and NPHET. They are primarily concerned with the high levels of case numbers involving five- to 11-year-olds in particular. The recommendation was that mask-wearing should be for those aged nine years plus. We will continue to keep this under review. We will continue to get feedback from the schools and evaluate this, but it is in line with public health advice.

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Sitting date: 2021-12-08