Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
1382. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that SI 448 of 2020, in particular regulation 5(2)(r) thereof, is compatible with the EU treaties and a European Council recommendation on a co-ordinated approach to the restriction of free movement in response to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33437/20]
View answerThe restrictions imposed on movement and events are consistent with legal advice for a proportionate response to an unprecedented situation. The public health measures asking people to stay at home, and the regulations in this area, were aimed at breaking the chain of infection in the community. The section of the SI 448 of 2020 the question refers to, relates to a reasonable excuse to leave one’s home/residence to leave Ireland if you aren’t ordinarily resident in Ireland.
