Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021
373. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of persons entering hotel quarantine who have submitted an appeal to their detention; the number of those who were successful in their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31210/21]
View answer374. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of persons appealing their detention in mandatory hotel quarantine on the basis of compassionate grounds; the numbers of such appeals that are a success for the travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31211/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 373 and 374 together.
The Health Act 1947, as amended, provides for travellers to request a review of decisions relating to their quarantine to permit them to leave a designated facility. Requests for review can be based only on a limited number of grounds and public health remains a paramount consideration. All such decisions are determined in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Such requests for review are considered by independent appeals officers and decisions are provided within a 24-hour period. This review system provides an independent and efficient means for any person who is required to quarantine at a designated facility but who contends that they should not be required to complete quarantine in a designated facility.
As of 12 July, a total of 2839 appeals have been submitted by persons who have entered Mandatory Hotel Quarantine accommodation since it began on 26 March. Of these, 417 have been granted; 56 of which were granted on humanitarian grounds.
