Brendan Griffin
Question:1446. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in relation to vaccination (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33349/21]
View answerTuesday, 27 July 2021
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The Digital COVID Certificate Regulation is intended to facilitate people’s fundamental right to move and reside freely and help to support the lifting of restrictions currently in place in a coordinated manner within the EU.
As the Minister for Health, I am supporting the work of my Department in collaborating with relevant Departments under the leadership of the Department of Taoiseach to assist in the on-going implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificates.
Arrangements for provision of vaccination certificates to persons not vaccinated in Ireland who received EMA approved vaccines will be considered once the initial roll-out is in place.
It should be noted that while the Regulation aims to facilitate free movement the EU Digital COVID Certificate is not a travel document and the possession of an EU Digital COVID Certificate will not be a precondition to exercise free movement rights. Travellers who do not have a Digital COVID Certificate can provide other verifiable forms of proof of vaccination, recovery, or a valid negative test under the current travel measures.