Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
846. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who has received a Covid-19 vaccine and is travelling to Ireland for an essential purpose will still need to provide a negative PCR test on arrival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4334/21]
View answerIt is not yet understood whether available vaccines prevent vaccinated persons from being infected or transmitting the disease to others. As such, the impact vaccinations will have on travel policies internationally is yet to be determined. The WHO has continues to caution governments against introducing immunity passports at this time.
The test requirement for international arrival is given effect under SI 11/2021. Given the preceding points, there is no exemption for vaccinated persons at present.
The Government gives continuing consideration to travel policy informed by the epidemiological situation internationally and public health advice.
