Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
587. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when certificates and passports for vaccinations administered will issue to persons who recently have moved here from outside the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43231/21]
View answerThe EU Digital COVID Certificate is proof that a person has undergone a medical event in Ireland including a COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 test, or recovery from COVID-19. Individuals can expect their vaccination certificate to be issued automatically following the completion of their final vaccination dose. Information on accessing an EU Digital COVID Certificate for tests and recovery is available on gov.ie
Following the successful rollout of the initial implementation phase of the EU Digital COVID Certificate in Ireland, the Government is creating a specific portal to enable Irish citizens vaccinated outside of the EU, with vaccines authorised for use in Ireland, to obtain a COVID certificate valid in Ireland and across the EU.
This portal is currently being advanced on a cross departmental basis involving technical and process development, and resource management. It is expected that an announcement on the launch of this portal will be made shortly.
