Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
880. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if a person who has received the Covid-19 vaccine in full and is in receipt of proof of same is exempt from public health Covid restrictions and can move beyond designated travel distance barriers; and if they are allowed to leave the State for non-essential reasons. [5921/21]
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 Government gives continuing consideration to travel policy informed by the epidemiological situation internationally and public health advice.
