Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
759. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the five-day mandatory quarantine only applies to persons who do not have a negative PCR test in relation to the recently approved mandatory quarantine rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5518/21]
View answerIn response to the prevailing epidemiological situation and in particular, the risks associated with new variants of concern, the Government has decided to implement new measures applying to international travel including mandatory quarantine and testing policies, measures to enhance North South cooperation on international travel and the suspension of visa free travel from certain countries.
The drafting of legislation to give effect to quarantine requirements, as well as new legislation on pre-departure testing and the COVID-19 Passenger Locator form are at an advanced stage. The Government continues to examine full operationalisation of travel measures announced on 26 January as matter of priority.
