Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
2117. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which the appeals process operates in relation to mandatory hotel quarantine; the appeals officer in this regard; if a further appeal is possible in the event a person is not satisfied with an appeal outcome; the grounds on which an appeal will be allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19898/21]
View answerThe provisions of the Health Act 1947, as amended, allows for travellers to request a review of decisions relating to their quarantine (independent appeals process); however this can only be undertaken once quarantine has begun and on a limited number of grounds. Public health will remain a paramount consideration.
The Department of Justice is supporting the Department of Health in relation to the review process and has put in place a procedure which provides a seven day a week service.
Decisions must be returned within 24 hours of receipt of the request for review. Requests for review are based on the specific grounds established in the law. Appeals officers have been selected from a group of barristers who have also provided a service in relation to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal. It is possible for a person to submit a new appeal if they are not satisfied with the outcome.
The State Liaison Officer (Irish Defence Forces) in the hotel provides passengers with information on how to apply.
