I 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.