Does it mean you have to stay home, not because of Covid, but because of lack of public facilities? Toilets need to be reopened and kept open and we need a new way of cleaning them." Public toilets are looked after by general staff, but they need their own cleaning teams in places with large crowds. "We are expecting a 50pc rise in staycations this summer, which will put an additional strain on public toilets. This is an urgent public health issue, it's hugely important and needs emergency funding right now."

Source: Irish Independent June 22, 2020 01:33 UTC