Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021
630. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if his Department will introduce specific and discrete vaccination certification for the small but important number of vaccinees whose severe adverse reaction to the first dose precludes on strict medical grounds their completion of the vaccine cycle (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45003/21]
View answer631. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health his plans to assist the small number of persons who require Covid-19 vaccination completion for their workplace but whose severe adverse reaction to the first dose precludes their receiving the second; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45004/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 630 and 631 together.
The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a document which is issued to help facilitate enable the safe and free international movement of people across the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to note that the possession of an EU Digital COVID Certificate is not a pre-condition to travel.
The underpinning EU Digital COVID Certificate regulation concerns the issuing and verification of certificates for medical events including vaccination, recovery, and testing related to COVID-19. The EU Digital COVID Certificate regulation, and subsequent associated national regulations, do not allow for the issuing of a certificate for individuals who have not had a medical event as outlined.
Individuals may request a Digital COVID Certificate as proof of a single dose of vaccination given in Ireland if they wish.
The indoor dining regulations (SI 385/2021 as amended) provide for the use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (amongst other proofs ) to access indoor hospitality. There is currently no provision for persons who cannot provide proof of vaccination or recovery (apart from a minor accompanied by a parent or guardian or a person who is on site in a professional capacity) to access indoor hospitality premises.
