Emergency Covid-19 legislation passes all stages in the Dáil

Health Minister Simon Harris in the Dáil today Health Minister Simon Harris in the Dáil today Updated 51 minutes agoA limited number of TDs are attending Leinster House today, with proceedings going on until 8.30pm tonight in order to pass the Health Bill 2020.

Health Minister Simon Harris accepted the concerns, with the government putting down an amendment to include a sunset clause review on 9 November 2020. This means that the powers which will be enacted under this new law will be reviewed, with an option to let then fall or be renewed. “Through these tough times the Irish people continue to show strength and resilience. In the dark days ahead, the Irish people will be the light that guides us through.”

Coveney said departments are “working night and day to try to protect their sectors”. He added that the government will be as “open” and “truthful” as possible “even if the news isn’t good”. Currently, if a public health emergency or a breakout of infectious disease is declared in Ireland, powers are in place to detain an individual who has an infectious disease.

A medical officer must also make sure a medical examination of the person detained is carried out as soon as possible and no later than 14 days from detention. Independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly described the law “draconian”, something Harris took issue with, stating that the bill is not excessive as it aims to protect the public.Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland yesterday, Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, described the emergency powers as “invasive”, adding that they “are so significant in terms of our fundamental rights”.

He said the government must act within the Constitution and ensure that any restrictions of rights are proportionate and only as invasive as is necessary to protect public health.Harris said Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy will bring forward separation legislation to support renters. A temporary rent freeze and ban on evictions is being expected to be introduced.

“Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs, many more will lose their jobs in the days and weeks ahead, as businesses have had to close their doors. Labour’s Alan Kelly echoed this sentiment, saying any rent that people cannot afford to pay because of the pandemic “cannot be crystallised”.

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