The request for the tough new controls came from Tipperary Fianna Fáil TD Jackie CahillMandatory temperature checks are on the way for everyone entering onto the Leinster House campus. An urgent request for “immediate” moves to the new controls has been issued by authorities to Leinster House officials. “I made contact with the Ceann Comhairle, Seán O’Fhearghail with regards the regulations Oireachtas members and staff must adhere to while on site at Leinster House,” Mr Cahill confirmed. Mr Cahill said that as a result of the Ceann Comhairle and business committee approving his request, mandatory temperature checks would be introduced upon entrance to the Leinster House campus “for all Oireachtas members, staff and other relevant individuals.”He also said there would also be, "increased powers for Leinster House ushers to ensure two-metre social distancing between individuals seen breaching public health advice." I will now only wear a mask.”When Oireachtas members debating the situation surrounding meat plants and suchlike, there was “an onus on us as public representatives to ensure we follow the same regulations,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent September 17, 2020 12:28 UTC