Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
920. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the input he had when the Department of Health introduced a 14 day quarantine when arriving by air here; the reference made to the international aviation advice on air travel; the way in which the Irish proposal compares with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8859/20]
View answerAs you are no doubt aware, the Department of Health is the lead Government Department in relation to public health matters, including COVID-19 and also health related measures taken at ports and airports in relation to arriving passengers. My Department engaged with the Department of Health regarding the exemptions to self-isolation measures required for transport workers.
Queries in relation to public health decisions should therefore be directed to the Department of Health.
