Covid-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Questions (264)

Matt Carthy

Question:

264. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is considered essential travel for a student to travel to the United States to participate in an International student exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28073/21]

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Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy Stephen Donnelly)

S.I. 217/2021 states that ‘an applicable person shall not travel to an airport or port for the purpose of leaving the State without reasonable excuse. S.I. 217/2021 sets out a non-exhaustive list of reasonable excuses for travel to an airport or port for purpose of leaving the State. For additional details please see the following webpages: www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/75d92-covid-19-travel-advice/