Neale Richmond
Question:1716. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the reason antigen Covid-19 tests are not being used for the Digital COVID Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34544/21]
View answerTuesday, 27 July 2021
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COVID-19 tests for the purposes of travel, both to and from the State, can be sourced via private testing providers, in order to preserve the testing capacity of the HSE for priority groups and public health screening. Antigen tests can be sourced via private providers and Digital COVID Certificates based on antigen tests can be issued for the purpose of travelling to an EU country where antigen tests are accepted.
Currently, Ireland does not accept antigen tests for incoming travellers. These travel measures are kept under continuous review based on public health advice and the international epidemiological situation.