Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
892. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to a contact tracing and management system similar to that in Taiwan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5955/21]
View answerPassengers arriving to the State, subject to very limited requirements, are required to complete a COVID-19 passenger locator form and to present evidence of a negative/not detected test for COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
New substantial quarantine measures have been announced by Government which will require all international travellers to complete a period of mandatory quarantine upon arrival. 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.
