Thomas Gould
Question:1439. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if cataract procedures under the Cross-Border Directive can continue under level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. [14218/21]
View answerWednesday, 24 March 2021
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In the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic, persons seeking to utilise the Cross Border Directive (CBD), should review and adhere to the public health guidance and restrictions in place at any point in time. The current guidance, S.I. No. 701 of 2020 as amended, provides that a person may not leave his or her place of residence to go to an airport or port for the purpose of leaving the State without reasonable excuse. Such reasonable excuse includes to attend a medical or dental appointment, or accompany, to such an appointment, any other person residing with the person, or a vulnerable person, and to seek essential medical, health or dental assistance for the person, for any other person residing with the person, or for a vulnerable person.