Covid-19 Pandemic

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Questions (308, 346)

Michael Ring

Question:

308. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when an EU Digital COVID Certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47240/21]

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Robert Troy

Question:

346. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason that despite repeated attempts and contact with the dedicated phoneline, a vaccine certificate has not issued to a person (details supplied). [47265/21]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 346 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.

Currently Digital COVID Certificates are being issued automatically for persons who have completed a full course of vaccination in Ireland.

A dedicated team have been working proactively to resolve the outstanding queries and requests sent to the contact centre with the utmost urgency.

It is also important to note that the EU Digital COVID Certificate is not a requirement for travel, but rather a record of a medical event which can make freedom of movement with the European Union easier.