Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2021

Thursday, 8 July 2021

Questions (172)

Neale Richmond

Question:

172. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with private PCR Covid-19 test operators regarding their involvement in the roll-out of the EU Digital Covid Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37093/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Arrangements for the production and issue of the EU Digital Covid Certificates are being progressed by the Department of Health, the HSE and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. Questions on these matters should be addressed to the relevant Minister.

An information notice to prospective test providers on accessing the digital service required to generate a Digital COVID certificate has been published on the Department of Health's website. www.gov.ie/en/publication/01b46-information-notice-to-prospective-test-providers-on-accessing-the-digital-service-required-to-generate-a-digital-covid-certificate/#how-to-apply