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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Questions (1743, 1923)

David Cullinane

Question:

1743. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will issue more detailed guidance on the definition of essential travel; if he considers family reunification as essential travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18862/21]

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David Cullinane

Question:

1923. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter in relation to essential travel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19300/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1743 and 1923 together.

Ireland remains in Level 5 of the ‘Framework for Restrictive Measures in Response to COVID-19’ and due to the high level of disease and continuing risks associated with COVID-19, population wide measures remain in place.

The current Regulations in effect providing for public health restrictions are S.I. No. 168 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) Regulations, 2021 (as amended)

The Regulations provide that a person shall not travel from their place of residence to an airport or port for the purpose of leaving the State without reasonable excuse. The list of reasonable excuses is non-exhaustive. It includes travel to give effect to arrangements for access to a child for parents or guardians of a child or a person who has a right of access to a child. It also includes travel to attend to a vital family matter.

Statutory Instruments related to the Covid pandemic are available online here: www.gov.ie/en/collection/1f150-view-statutory-instruments-related-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/.

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