Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
928. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if persons that have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be obliged to quarantine when travelling to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10024/21]
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 continues to caution governments against introducing immunity passports at this time.
At present, vaccinated persons are required to observe the mandatory quarantine that is in place after travelling to Ireland from overseas.
The Government gives continuing consideration to travel policy informed by the epidemiological situation internationally and public health advice.
