Seán Sherlock
Question:1819. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he will expand the countries on the list for mandatory hotel quarantine. [15587/21]
View answerWednesday, 24 March 2021
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The Health (Amendment) Act 2021 provides for a system of mandatory quarantine at designated facilities for certain categories of travellers. Under Section 38E of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021, the Minister for Health may designate high-risk states, having regard to the advice of the Chief Medical Officer and in consultation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and any other relevant government minister. The designation of high-risk states has been completed and published on www.gov.ie/quarantine, in anticipation of commencement at 4am Friday 26th March. There are currently 33 such states designated by the Minister for Health.
The Government gives continuous consideration to travel policy informed by the epidemiological situation internationally and public health advice, particularly in regard to the list of designated high-risk countries.