Covid-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

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Róisín Shortall

Question:

739. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the percentage of incoming passengers who declared an essential reason for travel in each week in January 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8249/21]

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Minister for Health

All passengers arriving to the State are required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator form, there are limited exemptions from this requirement including international transport workers, diplomats and children under 16.

Table outlines the Percentage of Passengers who declared an essential reason for travel in January 2021

Week commencing	Percentage of Passengers who declared an essential reason for travel
4th January	36%
11th January	39%
18th January	43%
25th January	49%