Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020
228. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the responsibility of his Department for recording and monitoring passengers entering Ireland; the role his Department plays in the passenger locator form and follow-up calls to passengers; the number and grade of staff allocated for this specific purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23917/20]
View answerStaff in the Aviation Sector gather statistics in relation to passengers through State Airports. The Department of Transport plays no role in relation to the monitoring or the follow up calls regarding the passenger locator form, which is overseen by the Department of Health. The Department of Transport engages with carriers, airports and ports in relation to raising awareness among passengers of this mandatory requirement.
