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Asked by Paula

AQW 13830/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy what support will she offer podiatrists in private practice who have been unable to remain open due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 1 February 2021

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
1 February 2021
Answer due by
16 February 2021
Answered
12 February 202111 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Podiatrists are considered an essential retail business under The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021, and as such are permitted to remain open during the current period of restrictions.

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