AQW 10501/17-22

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 18/11/2020
Answered On Date: 18/08/2021
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health how his Department is engaging with businesses to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities in regards to restrictions and mitigations and that reopening is as safe as possible.

Answer:

There are a number of resources available for businesses to avail of advice and guidance in regards to restrictions and mitigations to enable them to reopen safely as restrictions eased, including the Department of Health’s own website:

https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-support-businesses

https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/campaign/coronavirus-updates-support-your-business

The Department for the Economy and the Health and Safety Executive have been working with businesses to ensure they could reopen in as safe a way as possible. The Public Health Agency also provides advice and guidance to businesses on their responsibilities in regards to restrictions and mitigations.